22active postings
22list pay
5employers
$20–$28/hrtypical posted range
0offer a sign-on bonus
Posted pay by unit
| Pay unit | Postings | Typical posted range (median low–high) | Lowest floor – highest ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary (per year) | 3 | $50k–$60k/yr | $50k – $60k |
| Hourly | 19 | $20–$28/hr | $18.52 – $38.14 |
Each posting is summarized in its own pay unit (salary, per-day, per-patient, hourly); units are never converted into each other. Practice mix: Hospital / academic (18), Mobile / senior care (3), PE-backed group (1).
New York requires pay ranges in job postings, so coverage here is relatively complete.
By metro
| Metro | Postings | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 13 | $19.72–$26.62/hr n=13 |
| Long Island, NY | 4 | $24.61–$30.75/hr n=4 |
| New York City metro, NY–NJ | 2 | $50k–$60k/yr n=2 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 1 | $50k–$60k/yr n=1 |
| Potsdam, NY | 1 | $20–$28/hr n=1 |
| Jamestown, NY | 1 | $19–$19.50/hr n=1 |
Recent postings
| Posted | Title | Employer · type | Location | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Ophthalmology Tech | Rochester Regional Health Hospital / academic | Potsdam, NY | $20–$28/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-08-17 | Optometric Technician | MedElite (Swift Optometry) Mobile / senior care | Brooklyn, NY | $50k–$60k/yr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-29 | Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist | Rochester Regional Health Hospital / academic | Pittsford, NY | $22–$34/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-21 | Ophthalmic Tech 3 - SMH | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech 4 | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $24.70–$33.35/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech 3 - Brighton | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech 3 | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $25.60–$35.84/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech 3 (H) | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Technician - Pittsford | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Pittsford, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Technician | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech Lead | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $27.24–$38.14/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech 3 - Mobile Vision Van | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $19.72–$26.62/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Technologist | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $24.70–$33.35/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-11 | Ophthalmic Tech Trainee - SMH | University of Rochester Hospital / academic | Rochester, NY | $18.52–$25/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-01 | Optometric Technician | MedElite (Swift Optometry) Mobile / senior care | Bronx, NY | $50k–$60k/yr | source posting › |
| 2026-07-01 | Optometric Technician | MedElite (Swift Optometry) Mobile / senior care | Poughkeepsie, NY | $50k–$60k/yr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician I | EyeSouth Partners PE-backed group | Jamestown, NY | $19–$19.50/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician | Stony Brook Medicine (CPMP) Hospital / academic | LAKE GROVE, NY | $24.61–$30.75/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician | Stony Brook Medicine (CPMP) Hospital / academic | EAST SETAUKET, NY | $24.61–$30.75/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician | Stony Brook Medicine (CPMP) Hospital / academic | COMMACK, NY | $24.61–$30.75/hr | source posting › |
| 2024-10-09 | Ophthalmic Technician | Stony Brook Medicine (CPMP) Hospital / academic | SOUTHAMPTON, NY | $24.61–$30.75/hr | source posting › |
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