Ophthalmic Medical Technicians vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians earn a median salary of $44,080/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $18,260. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median salary
$44,080
$62,340
Hourly rate
$21.19/hr
$29.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,210
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$60,810
$80,510
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employment
76,520
632,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare