The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Albany, Georgia are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Albany 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 | $31,630 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Albany, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $38,330. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $34,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $31,630.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $34,980, Albany is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Georgia, followed by Athens-Clarke County (median annual salary $30,420). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Albany is 13.0 percent (13.0%) higher than that in Athens-Clarke County.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Albany | |
| Athens-Clarke County | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Columbus |