The salary statistics and trend of ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of outpatient care centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare ophthalmic medical technician salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $68,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 medical technicians is $68,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent ophthalmic medical technicians is $27,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,240 | -9.26% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | $46,150 | 8.84% | - |
| 2015 | $42,070 | 2.80% | - |
| 2014 | $40,890 | -2.27% | - |
| 2013 | $41,820 | 5.21% | - |
| 2012 | $39,640 | - | - |
The average salaries of ophthalmic medical technicians in 21 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of ophthalmic medical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.