Fort Bliss, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $18.50/hr
Completion of an optometric technician course or formal optometric on the job training or training and certification obtained through the Army, Navy, or Air Force Optometry Technician program.
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Fort Bliss, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $18.50/hr
Completion of an optometric technician course or formal optometric on the job training or training and certification obtained through the Army, Navy, or Air Force Optometry Technician program.
Nashville, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and approved by the Air Force Surgeon General in the year of ...
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and approved by the Air Force Surgeon General in the year of ...
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $20.25/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $20.25/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Brownwood, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Brownwood, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$15.50 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$15.50 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
... McChord Air Force Base which merged on 1 February 2010 into a Joint Base as a result of Base ... Must have a valid Degree in Optometry from an accredited college approved by the Council of ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
... McChord Air Force Base which merged on 1 February 2010 into a Joint Base as a result of Base ... Must have a valid Degree in Optometry from an accredited college approved by the Council of ...
Alexander, AR · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Alexander, AR · On-site
$15.25 - $19/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Culpeper, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
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Culpeper, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
$15 - $18.75/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
$15 - $18.75/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$20/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
North Little Rock, AR · On-site
$13 - $16/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
North Little Rock, AR · On-site
$13 - $16/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Antioch, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Antioch, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
San Miguel, CA · On-site
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
San Miguel, CA · On-site
$16.50 - $20.75/hr
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) This position will work directly with the patient, operate optical machinery, and interface with patient care software. Working as an optometric technician can include the ...
$11.30 - $12.59
1% of jobs
$12.59 - $13.88
4% of jobs
$13.88 - $15.17
11% of jobs
$15.83 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.17 - $16.46
17% of jobs
The median wage is $17.41 / hr.
$16.46 - $17.74
23% of jobs
$17.74 - $19.03
18% of jobs
$19.13 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.03 - $20.32
11% of jobs
$20.32 - $21.61
8% of jobs
$21.61 - $22.90
3% of jobs
$22.90 - $24.19
3% of jobs
$24.19 - $25.48
1% of jobs
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$18
$25
An Air Force Optometrist is responsible for providing eye care to military personnel, ensuring their vision is optimized for mission readiness. They diagnose and treat vision problems, prescribe corrective lenses, and manage ocular health conditions. Additionally, they may work in medical facilities on base or be deployed to provide care in operational settings. Their role is crucial in maintaining the visual performance of pilots, aircrew, and other service members.
Air Force Optometrists can pursue leadership roles such as Chief of Optometry Services, oversee clinical operations, or serve as consultants on vision health policy. Opportunities for specialized training and further education, such as residencies in ocular disease or research fellowships, are also available. Additionally, career progression can include transitioning into administrative, teaching, or command positions within the medical corps. The Air Force encourages professional development, providing pathways for broadening both clinical and leadership skills throughout your service.
To thrive as an Air Force Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure, and proficiency in vision assessment and ocular disease management. Familiarity with military-specific medical systems, standards of readiness, and electronic health records is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies ensure optimal eye care for Air Force personnel and support mission readiness in varied and sometimes high-pressure environments.
$14.75 - $18.50/hr
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Job Title: Optometry Technician
Location: Soldier Readiness Processing Center (SRP), William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TX 79906, and outlying clinics.
Tentative Start Date: 1 April 2026
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0500-1630 (SRP operational hours). Up to 48 mission-driven overage hours per FTE may be required annually beyond regularly scheduled duty hours, as authorized by the Government.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED; Completion of an optometric technician course or formal optometric on the job training or training and certification obtained through the Army, Navy, or Air Force Optometry Technician program.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience within the last two (2) years working as an Optometry Technician or Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical or medical setting.
Experience performing vision screening tests and collecting preliminary eye examination data.
Experience assisting optometrists during eye examinations and readiness-related vision assessments.
License / Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.
Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required.
Responsibilities:
Support Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) vision operations by assisting with optometry services for service members undergoing mobilization, demobilization, redeployment, and separation.
Perform preliminary vision testing, including visual acuity measurements, color vision screening, depth perception testing, and other readiness-related optometry screenings as directed.
Collect and record patient history information related to vision and eye health prior to provider examination.
Prepare service members for optometry evaluations by positioning patients and operating diagnostic equipment as directed.
Assist optometrists during eye examinations by operating screening instruments and supporting examination flow.
Prepare, clean, and reset optometry examination rooms and equipment between patients to support high-volume SRP throughput.
Escort service members through optometry processing stations and ensure timely movement through SRP vision workflows.
Accurately document assigned screening results and support activities in MHS GENESIS or other Government-designated systems, as directed.
Support surge optometry operations during peak MOB/DEMOB cycles, including extended duty hours when mission required.
