There are currently an estimated 78,800 ophthalmic medical technicians in the United States. The ophthalmic medical technician job market is expected to grow by 19.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are ophthalmic medical technicians?
What’s the supply of ophthalmic medical technicians?
The ophthalmic medical technician industry is concentrated in Florida, Texas, New York
Ophthalmic Medical Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
|---|---|
| Florida | 7,020 |
| Texas | 6,540 |
| New York | 4,250 |
| New Jersey | 4,150 |
| Illinois | 3,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,890 |
| Georgia | 2,570 |
| Ohio | 2,510 |
| California | 2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2,330 |
| Michigan | 1,800 |
| Tennessee | 1,760 |
| Arizona | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | 1,630 |
| Indiana | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | 1,570 |
| Virginia | 1,540 |
| South Carolina | 1,470 |
| Colorado | 1,470 |
| Maryland | 1,300 |
| Alabama | 1,260 |
| Wisconsin | 1,260 |
| Washington | 1,250 |
| Oregon | 1,060 |
| Oklahoma | 980 |
| Missouri | 960 |
| Nevada | 960 |
| Louisiana | 890 |
| Connecticut | 780 |
| Minnesota | 720 |
| Mississippi | 690 |
| Utah | 680 |
| Kansas | 630 |
| Arkansas | 540 |
| Nebraska | 530 |
| Iowa | 500 |
| Rhode Island | 410 |
| New Mexico | 400 |
| Montana | 380 |
| Maine | 320 |
| New Hampshire | 300 |
| South Dakota | 300 |
| West Virginia | 260 |
| Idaho | 230 |
| North Dakota | 220 |
| Hawaii | 190 |
| Vermont | 150 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| Alaska | 90 |