Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		310
Mean wage		$23.41
Entry wage		$17.04
10th percentile wage		$16.24
50th percentile wage		$21.52
90th percentile wage		$35.28

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	310	100.0%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	310	$21.52

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.52		$35.88		-$14.36
2017	$21.34	+.8%	$35.58	+.8%	-$14.23
2016	$20.85	+2.4%	$34.76	+2.4%	-$13.91
2015	$20.52	+1.6%	$34.21	+1.6%	-$13.69
2014	$20.13	+2.0%	$33.56	+2.0%	-$13.43
2013	$19.75	+1.9%	$32.93	+1.9%	-$13.17
2012	$19.37	+1.9%	$32.30	+1.9%	-$12.92
2011	$19.00	+2.0%	$31.67	+2.0%	-$12.67
2010	$18.70	+1.6%	$31.18	+1.6%	-$12.47
2009	$18.37	+1.8%	$30.63	+1.8%	-$12.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.52		$20.63		$0.89
2017	$21.34	+.8%	$20.41	+1.1%	$0.93
2016	$20.85	+2.4%	$19.86	+2.8%	$0.98
2015	$20.52	+1.6%	$19.41	+2.3%	$1.11
2014	$20.13	+2.0%	$19.00	+2.1%	$1.12
2013	$19.75	+1.9%	$18.60	+2.2%	$1.15
2012	$19.37	+1.9%	$18.22	+2.1%	$1.15
2011	$19.00	+2.0%	$17.91	+1.7%	$1.09
2010	$18.70	+1.6%	$17.63	+1.6%	$1.07
2009	$18.37	+1.8%	$17.33	+1.7%	$1.04

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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