Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Tennessee earn a median salary of $38,197 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $44,080. An estimated 2,350 ophthalmic medical technicians are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $35,340 to $45,380 depending on location.
$38,197
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$45,380
Highest paying metro
$35,340
Lowest paying metro
2,350
Employed in Tennessee
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $45,380 | $38,480 | $54,020 | 720 |
| Jackson, TN | $41,980 | $35,200 | $43,680 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,660 | $35,600 | $44,220 | 210 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,630 | $36,680 | $39,630 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,320 | $37,430 | $45,320 | 440 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $37,960 | $35,020 | $45,990 | 350 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,450 | $30,530 | $38,900 | 70 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $36,420 | $34,870 | $41,600 | 80 |
| East Tennessee | $35,970 | $31,450 | $38,680 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $35,780 | $27,860 | $49,750 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $35,470 | $31,720 | $37,440 | 180 |
| North Central Tennessee | $35,340 | $28,120 | $36,940 | 70 |