The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage information of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Eugene-Springfield 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 | $26,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $46,660. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $30,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $26,380.
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 | $30,500 | 17.11% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | $25,280 | 0.71% | - |
| 2014 | $25,100 | -2.47% | - |
| 2013 | $25,720 | 1.71% | - |
| 2012 | $25,280 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $30,500, Eugene-Springfield is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Oregon, followed by Southern Oregon and Linn County nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $27,380). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Eugene-Springfield is 10.2 percent (10.2%) higher than that in Southern Oregon and Linn County nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield | |
| Southern Oregon and Linn County nonmetropolitan area |