The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, Louisiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner 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 | $27,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $47,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, Louisiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $47,980. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $35,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $27,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,080 | 8.38% | 25.06% |
| 2016 | $32,140 | 3.70% | - |
| 2015 | $30,950 | 12.15% | - |
| 2014 | $27,190 | 3.31% | - |
| 2012 | $26,290 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $35,080, New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Louisiana, followed by Baton Rouge (median annual salary $31,770). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner is 9.4 percent (9.4%) higher than that in Baton Rouge.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner | |
| Baton Rouge | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | |
| Lake Charles | |
| Alexandria | |
| Monroe |