The salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the industry sector of wholesale trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare ophthalmic laboratory technician salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the industry sector of wholesale trade. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $50,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $21,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the industry sector of wholesale trade from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $30,340 | 4.98% | 4.05% |
| 2016 | $28,830 | 3.47% | - |
| 2015 | $27,830 | 4.13% | - |
| 2014 | $26,680 | -5.36% | - |
| 2013 | $28,110 | -3.56% | - |
| 2012 | $29,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in two industries in the wholesale trade sector are shown below. For detailed ophthalmic laboratory technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].