Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
61%
(High Risk)
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
14.1%
by year 2033
WAGES
$41,780
or $20.08 per hour
Volume
73,390
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
4.8/10
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- Job growth
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- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

61% (High Risk)

High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.

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Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

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  • Finger Dexterity

  • Social Perceptiveness

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What is the likelihood that Ophthalmic Medical Technicians will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Ophthalmic Medical Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 14.1% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very low paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Ophthalmic Medical Technicians' was $41,780, or $20 per hour

'Ophthalmic Medical Technicians' were paid 13.1% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 73,390 people employed as 'Ophthalmic Medical Technicians' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as 'Ophthalmic Medical Technicians'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 29-2057.00

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