How much does a Certified Optometric Technician make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Optometric Technician in the United States is $128,355. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,469 to $133,884, with most professionals earning between $101,826 and $138,918.

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Certified Optometric Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Optometric Technician Salary $101,826 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Optometric Technician Salary $114,469 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Optometric Technician Salary $128,355 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Optometric Technician Salary $133,884 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Optometric Technician Salary $138,918 US May 01, 2025
25% $114,469 10% $101,826 90% $138,918 75% $133,884 $128,355 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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