The salary statistics and trend of ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities 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 | $29,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities. 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 $58,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent ophthalmic medical technicians is $29,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic medical technicians in the industry of Nursing and Residential Care Facilities from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $41,080 | -8.67% | -8.67% |
| 2012 | $44,640 | - | - |
The average salaries of ophthalmic medical technicians in three industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of ophthalmic medical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | |