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Job outlook for ophthalmic medical assistants in the United States
Ophthalmic medical assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected ophthalmic medical assistant job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 117,800 new jobs for ophthalmic medical assistants are projected over the next decade.
Ophthalmic medical assistant salaries have increased 14% for ophthalmic medical assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 39,559 ophthalmic medical assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 80,670 active ophthalmic medical assistant job openings in the US.
The average ophthalmic medical assistant salary is $33,014.
Are ophthalmic medical assistant jobs in demand?
Ophthalmic medical assistant job and salary trends over time
Ophthalmic medical assistant jobs over time
Ophthalmic medical assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,559 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 36,136 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 35,330 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 31,910 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,021 | 0.01% |
Average ophthalmic medical assistant salary over time
Ophthalmic medical assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,014 | $15.87 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $32,047 | $15.41 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $30,951 | $14.88 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $29,910 | $14.38 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $29,045 | $13.96 | +3.1% |
Ophthalmic medical assistant jobs by state
Most common states for ophthalmic medical assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,226 | 22% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 294 | 22% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 291 | 22% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 154 | 22% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,144 | 17% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 490 | 16% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 278 | 16% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,131 | 15% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,753 | 14% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,412 | 14% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 860 | 14% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 253 | 14% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 843 | 13% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 579 | 13% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 281 | 13% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 421 | 12% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 635 | 11% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 568 | 11% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 317 | 11% |
Most common cities for ophthalmic medical assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westerville | 1 | 3% | $25,803 |
| 2 | Hickory | 1 | 2% | $24,952 |
| 3 | Chattanooga | 1 | 1% | $25,274 |
| 4 | Mission Viejo | 1 | 1% | $41,657 |
| 5 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $43,946 |
| 6 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $43,971 |
| 7 | Columbus | 3 | 0% | $25,707 |
| 8 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $29,348 |
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of ophthalmic medical assistant experts
Pennsylvania State University - Hazleton
What general advice would you give to an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant?
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To maximize salary for a medical assistant obtaining certification from one of the credentialing organizations such as American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can make a new hire more competitive. Continuing educations along with developing any specialized skills such as phlebotomy. Demonstrating professionalism initiative and reliability, along with gaining a strong reference from previous employers.
Jamie Myers
Education Program Associate, Allied Health CoordinatorPennsylvania State University - Hazleton
Continuing Education Department
What soft skills should all Ophthalmic Medical Assistants possess?
Jamie Myers: Critical thinking, problem-solving, dependability.