Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		750
Mean wage		$21.00
Entry wage		$15.76
10th percentile wage		$14.48
50th percentile wage		$19.33
90th percentile wage		$32.21

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	750	99.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	750	$19.33

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.33		$38.08		-$18.75
2018	$19.23	+.5%	$37.88	+.5%	-$18.65
2017	$18.73	+2.7%	$36.89	+2.7%	-$18.16
2016	$18.29	+2.4%	$36.04	+2.4%	-$17.74
2015	$18.01	+1.6%	$35.47	+1.6%	-$17.46
2014	$17.66	+2.0%	$34.79	+2.0%	-$17.13
2013	$17.33	+1.9%	$34.14	+1.9%	-$16.81
2012	$17.00	+1.9%	$33.49	+1.9%	-$16.48
2011	$16.67	+2.0%	$32.84	+2.0%	-$16.16
2010	$16.41	+1.6%	$32.33	+1.6%	-$15.91
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.33		$23.07		-$3.74
2018	$19.23	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	-$3.63
2017	$18.73	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$3.44
2016	$18.29	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$3.28
2015	$18.01	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$3.07
2014	$17.66	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$2.98
2013	$17.33	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$2.87
2012	$17.00	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$2.79
2011	$16.67	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$2.78
2010	$16.41	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$2.73

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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