Career Outlook for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Also known as:
Contact Lens Cutter, Contact Lens Technician, Eyeglass Assembler, Eyeglass Lens Cutter, Eyeglass Maker, Lens Grinder, Lens Grinder and Polisher, Lens Mounter, Precision Lens Centerer and Edger, Prescription Eyeglass Maker
The overall job outlook for Ophthalmic Medical Technician careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 3.66 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of -0.23 percent per year. Demand for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is expected to go up, with an expected 6,410 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.73 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in the following states
| Texas | 3,030 |
| California | 2,830 |
| New York | 2,610 |
| Florida | 2,370 |
| Ohio | 1,620 |
| Washington | 920 |
| Missouri | 890 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians