The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $46,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,160.
Pay spans roughly $36,400 at the 10th percentile to $62,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.16 per hour. An estimated 1,370 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $46,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.16 |
| 10th percentile | $36,400 |
| 90th percentile | $62,190 |
| Employment | 1,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.