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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$18.17
Entry wage$14.40
10th percentile wage$13.18
50th percentile wage$17.65
90th percentile wage$23.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services$17.65
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.65 $35.89  -$18.24
2015$17.20+2.6%$34.98 +2.6%-$17.77
2014$16.88+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%-$17.44
2013$16.56+1.9%$33.67 +1.9%-$17.11
2012$16.24+2.0%$33.01 +2.0%-$16.77
2011$15.98+1.6%$32.50 +1.6%-$16.51
2010$15.70+1.8%$31.93 +1.8%-$16.22
2009$15.53+1.1%$31.59 +1.1%-$16.05
2008$15.07+3.1%$30.65 +3.1%-$15.57
2007$14.57+3.5%$29.62 +3.5%-$15.05
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.65 $20.53  -$2.88
2015$17.20+2.6%$19.96 +2.9%-$2.75
2014$16.88+1.9%$19.53 +2.2%-$2.64
2013$16.56+1.9%$19.14 +2.1%-$2.57
2012$16.24+2.0%$18.81 +1.7%-$2.57
2011$15.98+1.6%$18.51 +1.6%-$2.52
2010$15.70+1.8%$18.20 +1.7%-$2.49
2009$15.53+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%-$2.41
2008$15.07+3.1%$17.49 +2.6%-$2.42
2007$14.57+3.5%$16.94 +3.3%-$2.36
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $21.04  
North Central $20.78  
South Central $18.57 160
Eastern $17.65  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $18.57 160
Eastern $17.65  
North Central $20.78  
Northwest $21.04  
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