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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Hourly Rate

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Updated: 11 Jun 2013
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) 2013 Total Pay (?
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$30,368 - $52,647
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$0$12$24$36
Hourly Rate$14.39 - $24.84  
   
Overtime$9.86 - $35.28  
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Bonus$0.00 - $1,450  
   
Profit Sharing$75.50 - $2,682  
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)		$30,368 - $52,647  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 230

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Tasks

  • Perform visual acuity testing and assist in minor office procedures.
  • Record, review and verify patient information.
  • Assist ophthalmology patients by providing information and services; patient evaluations, vision health testing, lens fitting and care orientations.
  • Counsel and educate patients by reiterating physician orders for eye care.
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Companies and Industries for Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate
Ophthalmologist's Office$13.41 - $23.03
Health Care$13.52 - $23.71
Optometrist's Office$12.88 - $22.70
Medical Office$13.38 - $23.10
Hospital$13.74 - $23.97
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Key Statistics for Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
94%
female alumni
  
Male
6%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$16.73 - $21.52 $18.76 - $24.03
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
19%
5-9 years
22%
10-19 years
27%
20 years or more
31%
Top Degrees

Hourly Rate
Associate's Degree$12.26 - $25.19
Bachelor's Degree$10.98 - $24.21
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 73% dental benefits Dental: 46%
vision benefits Vision: 36% employee benefits None: 19%

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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Salary Range

$30,368 - $52,647
payscale
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
$25,084 - $43,989
Ophthalmic Technician
$22,346 - $44,965
Ophthalmic Assistant
$21,550 - $39,845
 
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Common Future Jobs

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Salary Range

$30,368 - $52,647
payscale
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
$30,896 - $61,839
Office Manager, Medical Office
$25,315 - $55,710
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,414 - $78,582
 

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