The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, West Virginia are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria 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 | $20,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $33,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, West Virginia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $51,430. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $33,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $20,300.
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 | $33,160 | -4.89% | -22.71% |
| 2016 | $34,780 | -12.36% | - |
| 2015 | $39,080 | 4.07% | - |
| 2014 | $37,490 | -2.00% | - |
| 2013 | $38,240 | -6.41% | - |
| 2012 | $40,690 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $33,160, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of West Virginia, followed by Charleston (median annual salary $30,070). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 9.3 percent (9.3%) higher than that in Charleston.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | |
| Charleston | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | |
| Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area |