Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 72 | 78 | 8.33 | 2 | 4 | 7 | United States | 53800 | 62700 | 0.0 | 1700 | 3000 | 5600 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 19.24 | 12.42 | 14.92 | 18.24 | 22.83 | 27.84 |
| Alaska | 24.46 | 17.28 | 19.97 | 23.46 | 28.53 | 33.76 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.