The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta 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 | $19,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $46,900. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $30,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $19,130.
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 | $30,340 | 12.13% | 16.02% |
| 2016 | $26,660 | -9.79% | - |
| 2015 | $29,270 | 14.38% | - |
| 2014 | $25,060 | 1.32% | - |
| 2013 | $24,730 | -3.03% | - |
| 2012 | $25,480 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $30,340 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta is in the middle of salary range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Georgia. In comparison, the annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta is 13.3 percent (13.3%) lower than that in the highest paying Albany and 11.0 percent (11.0%) higher than that in the lowest paying Columbus.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Albany | |
| Athens-Clarke County | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Columbus |