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Will AI replace ophthalmic medical technicians?AI replacement risk 38% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$45,570
25th–75th pct. $38,170–$51,390
Top pay (est.)
$80,500
Top 10% $61,940
Pay in 5 years
$54,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,300est.
$55,300–$74,600
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+21.4%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Ophthalmic Medical Technicians? AI replacement risk

38%
Low
Ranked #349 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Key skills

Active Listening
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Speaking
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.1
Service Orientation
3.1
Active Learning
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Medicine and Dentistry
3.6
English Language
3.6
Education and Training
3.3
Psychology
3.2
Mathematics
3.1
Administrative
2.9
Computers and Electronics
2.7

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAssisting and Caring for OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationDocumenting/Recording InformationGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand Steadiness

Education of workers

High school diploma
59%
Post-secondary certificate
27%
Associate's degree
9%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
3–6 months
23%
Up to 1 month
18%
1–2 years
9%
1–3 months
9%
2–4 years
5%
6–12 months
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
41%
None
27%
6–12 months
18%
2–4 years
14%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.