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Optometric Technician Jobs in Appleton, WI

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
Luxottica Group - Appleton, WI
lens trial orders, ensure no expired contacts and maintain the contact lens room in a neat, orderly and free of clutter....
5 days ago
Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant - Part Time
MyEyeDr - Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
The optometric technician position will be responsible for prescreening the patient, performing any special tests. Other details Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Green Bay, WI, USA WI-S....
11 days ago
Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant
MyEyeDr - Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
The optometric technician position will be responsible for prescreening the patient, performing any special tests. Other details Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Green Bay, WI, USA WI-S....
25 days ago
LensCrafters - Optometric Technician
Luxottica Group - Appleton, WI (4 miles from Appleton, WI)
GENERAL FUNCTION The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience....
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Salary for Optometric Technician Jobs in Appleton, WI

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

$25,983

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometric Technicians in Appleton, WI offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (28.6%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (23.8%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.5%)
  • Vocational or Certification (15.1%)
  • Doctorate Degree (7.6%)
  • Some College (4.7%)
  • Master's Degree (3.0%)
  • Some High School (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optometric Technicians in Appleton, WI
  • 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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optometric Technician position

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