There are currently an estimated 44,500 ophthalmic medical technicians in the United States. The ophthalmic medical technician job market is expected to grow by 19.6% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are ophthalmic medical technicians?
What’s the supply of ophthalmic medical technicians?
The ophthalmic medical technician industry is concentrated in Texas, Florida, California
Ophthalmic Medical Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
|---|---|
| Texas | 5,230 |
| Florida | 3,290 |
| California | 3,280 |
| New York | 2,470 |
| North Carolina | 2,340 |
| Ohio | 1,910 |
| Illinois | 1,790 |
| Michigan | 1,660 |
| Washington | 1,610 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
| Georgia | 1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1,290 |
| Colorado | 1,210 |
| Wisconsin | 1,170 |
| Maryland | 1,170 |
| Indiana | 1,160 |
| Missouri | 1,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | 920 |
| Minnesota | 840 |
| Tennessee | 820 |
| Oklahoma | 690 |
| Kansas | 670 |
| Alabama | 610 |
| Arizona | 570 |
| South Carolina | 560 |
| Iowa | 550 |
| Mississippi | 470 |
| Oregon | 440 |
| Nebraska | 410 |
| Louisiana | 380 |
| Utah | 310 |
| New Hampshire | 300 |
| Vermont | 260 |
| North Dakota | 240 |
| Nevada | 230 |
| Idaho | 230 |
| Arkansas | 220 |
| Delaware | 190 |
| West Virginia | 190 |
| Maine | 190 |
| Hawaii | 180 |
| Kentucky | 180 |
| Alaska | 90 |
| South Dakota | 70 |
| Montana | 70 |
| Rhode Island | 60 |