The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,890 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $37,290. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $26,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $19,890.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,010 | -0.58% | -15.65% |
| 2016 | $26,160 | -4.89% | - |
| 2015 | $27,440 | 6.20% | - |
| 2014 | $25,740 | -0.04% | - |
| 2013 | $25,750 | -16.82% | - |
| 2012 | $30,080 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $26,010 in Lakeland-Winter Haven is in the middle of salary range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Florida. In comparison, the annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 40.2 percent (40.2%) lower than that in the highest paying Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent and 10.8 percent (10.8%) higher than that in the lowest paying Tallahassee.