Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions.
SOC 29-2057
AI exposure: 32/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 32 | $43,810 | +6% | 74,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Technical Knowledge
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Social Perceptiveness
- Fine Motor Skills
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Ophthalmic Medical Technicians role. Its 32/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 32/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $43,810 median annual wage and 6% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 32 | $43,810 | -5% | 46,500 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | 32 | $42,700 | +3% | 8,100 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 32 | $46,700 | +5% | 1,511,200 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | 32 | $40,870 | -3% | 18,000 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | 32 | $46,820 | +3% | 32,900 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 32 | $47,240 | +5% | 28,700 |
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