Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2057 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $43,846 | $63,669 | $83,491 | $103,314 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,616 | $59,218 | $73,819 | $88,421 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,472 | $54,787 | $66,123 | $77,438 |
| Modesto, CA | $43,909 | $53,581 | $63,232 | $72,904 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,363 | $54,496 | $62,650 | $70,782 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,875 | $48,984 | $59,072 | $69,181 |
| Napa, CA | $39,104 | $48,984 | $58,864 | $68,744 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,979 | $48,859 | $58,718 | $68,598 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,542 | $48,526 | $58,510 | $68,494 |
| Mankato, MN | $38,854 | $48,568 | $58,261 | $67,974 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.7 |
| Psychology | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.1% |
| Some college | 27.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
- Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
- Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
- Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
- Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
Technology Skills
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