The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines 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 | $17,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $35,020. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $25,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $17,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,320 | -9.72% | -9.72% |
| 2012 | $27,780 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $25,320, Des Moines-West Des Moines is the lowest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Iowa, following city of Iowa City (median annual salary of $34,260). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines is 26.1 percent (26.1%) lower than that in the highest paying city Iowa City.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Iowa City | |
| Cedar Rapids | |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines |