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Optometric Technician Jobs in Joliet, IL

These eye care professionals perform a variety of tasks to assist the optometrist in vision assessment and corrective procedures. An optometric technician’s job description may also involve recording patient medical histories and preparing patients for eye exams as well as assisting with eye exercises and vision therapy.

The median salary for an optometric technician is $29,382 according to Payscale, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster than average job growth for medical assistants in general at 15%+ through 2026.

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LensCrafters - Optometric Technician
Jobs2Web (Posting) - Joliet, IL
GENERAL FUNCTION The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience....
2 hours ago
LensCrafters - Optometric Technician
Luxottica Group - Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
GENERAL FUNCTION The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience....
5 days ago
OD Tech Optometric Technician
VisionWorks - Joliet, IL
Order (regular and trials), stock, notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing, dispense contact lenses and eyewear using SERVE. 11....
17 days ago
LensCrafters - Optometric Technician
Luxottica Group - Joliet, IL (5 miles from Joliet, IL)
GENERAL FUNCTION The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience....
30+ days ago
Doctor's Assistant/Optical Tech - Store 5662
National Vision - Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained....
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

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Salary for Optometric Technician Jobs in Joliet, IL

This is the average annual salary for Optometric Technician jobs in Joliet, IL as reported by the BLS.

$30,494

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometric Technicians in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (28.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (23.6%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (15.1%)
  • Doctorate Degree (7.6%)
  • Some College (4.6%)
  • Master's Degree (2.9%)
  • Some High School (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optometric Technicians in Joliet, IL
  • 1-2 years (25.9%)
  • 2-4 years (22.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (18.5%)
  • None (11.1%)
  • 10+ years (7.4%)
  • 4-6 years (7.4%)
  • 6-8 years (7.4%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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