The salary statistics and trend of opticians, dispensing in the industry of outpatient care centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare opticians, dispensing salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for opticians, dispensing 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) opticians, dispensing is $65,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent opticians, dispensing is $28,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of opticians, dispensing in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,500 | -0.34% | 9.96% |
| 2016 | $47,660 | -1.95% | - |
| 2015 | $48,590 | 20.56% | - |
| 2014 | $38,600 | -6.22% | - |
| 2013 | $41,000 | -4.32% | - |
| 2012 | $42,770 | - | - |
The average salaries of opticians, dispensing in 17 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of opticians, dispensing in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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