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How much do internship pre optometry jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship pre optometry in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Pre Optometry vs Optometry Technician?

AspectInternship Pre OptometryOptometry Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; pre-requisite coursework in optometryHigh school diploma; specialized training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOptometry clinics, eye care centers, educational settingsOptometry offices, clinics, retail optical stores
Employer & Industry UsagePre-professional experience for students pursuing optometry careersAssist optometrists with patient care and equipment

Internship Pre Optometry positions are designed for students gaining exposure to the optometry field, often as a stepping stone toward becoming an optometrist. Optometry Technicians support optometrists directly in patient care, requiring more technical skills. Both roles are integral in eye care settings but differ mainly in experience level and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pre Optometry jobs? The most popular types of Pre Optometry jobs are:
Infographic showing various Internship Pre Optometry job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,333 per year, or $15.5 per hour.
Health Technician - Correctional (Housekeeping Technician)

Health Technician - Correctional (Housekeeping Technician)

Department of Justice

Springfield, MO

$57.19K/yr

Other

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Qualifications:

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must have one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. (For positions at GL-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.
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Education:
GL-07: One year of graduate education or 27 quarter hours of graduate education in the related field of the position.
GL-08: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required at the GL-08 ONLY in those instances where it is directly related to work of the position.
NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
Experience:
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
GL-07:

  • Experience preparing correspondence such as supply requisitions forms, property inventories, and inspection reports.
  • Experience in collecting and managing required waste manifest documents, and ensuring infectious waste is packaged, loaded and properly disposed.
  • Experience maintaining records and reports regarding environmental sanitation conditions and concerns as required by Joint Commission (JC), state and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Experience applying applicable codes, laws, and regulations to ensure compliance with occupational safety and environmental health standards.

GL-08:

  • Experience in ensuring safety and sanitation requirements outlined by the Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are implemented.
  • Experience in conducting inspections and on-site surveys of all hospital areas to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures relative to hospital housekeeping and infection control principles.
  • Experience in conducting training on environmental sanitation and housekeeping.
  • Experience in the collection of infectious (contaminated) trash, disposal of needles, sharps and puncture resistant containers.

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Combination of Education and Experience:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education:

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Employment Type: OTHER