The annual salary statistics of ophthalmic medical technicians in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of ophthalmic medical technicians in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $59,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic medical technicians in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $59,940. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $48,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $39,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic medical technicians from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,810 | 4.63% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | $46,550 | 12.29% | - |
| 2015 | $40,830 | 2.89% | - |
| 2014 | $39,650 | -7.79% | - |
| 2013 | $42,740 | 4.47% | - |
| 2012 | $40,830 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $48,810, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is the highest paying city for ophthalmic medical technicians in state of Connecticut, followed by Danbury (median annual salary $45,020). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic medical technicians in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 7.8 percent (7.8%) higher than that in Danbury.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk | |
| Danbury | |
| Waterbury | |
| New Haven | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford |