Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		840
Mean wage		$21.16
Entry wage		$16.35
10th percentile wage		$15.55
50th percentile wage		$19.08
90th percentile wage		$31.83

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	830	99.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	830	19.04

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.08		$36.43		-$17.35
2016	$18.63	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	-$16.94
2015	$18.28	+2%	$34.90	+2%	-$16.61
2014	$17.93	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	-$16.30
2013	$17.59	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	-$15.99
2012	$17.25	+2%	$32.93	+2%	-$15.68
2011	$16.98	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	-$15.44
2010	$16.68	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	-$15.17
2009	$16.51	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	-$15.00
2008	$16.01	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	-$14.56
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.08		$22.06		-$2.98
2016	$18.63	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$2.72
2015	$18.28	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$2.63
2014	$17.93	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$2.52
2013	$17.59	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$2.45
2012	$17.25	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$2.45
2011	$16.98	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$2.41
2010	$16.68	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$2.38
2009	$16.51	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$2.30
2008	$16.01	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$2.31

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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