| Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Include precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Exclude "Opticians, Dispensing" (29-2081). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $13.14 | | $19.21 |
| -$6.07 |
| 2015 | $12.72 | +3.3% | $18.60 |
+3.3% | -$5.87 |
| 2014 | $12.43 | +2.3% | $18.18 |
+2.3% | -$5.74 |
| 2013 | $12.20 | +1.9% | $17.84 |
+1.9% | -$5.63 |
| 2012 | $12.00 | +1.7% | $17.54 |
+1.7% | -$5.54 |
| 2011 | $11.80 | +1.6% | $17.26 |
+1.6% | -$5.45 |
| 2010 | $11.68 | +1.1% | $17.07 |
+1.1% | -$5.39 |
| 2009 | $11.47 | +1.8% | $16.77 |
+1.8% | -$5.30 |
| 2008 | $11.17 | +2.7% | $16.34 |
+2.7% | -$5.16 |
| 2007 | $10.92 | +2.3% | $15.96 |
+2.3% | -$5.04 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $13.14 | | $21.85 |
| -$8.71 |
| 2015 | $12.72 | +3.3% | $21.24 |
+2.9% | -$8.51 |
| 2014 | $12.43 | +2.3% | $20.78 |
+2.2% | -$8.34 |
| 2013 | $12.20 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
+2.1% | -$8.16 |
| 2012 | $12.00 | +1.7% | $20.02 |
+1.7% | -$8.01 |
| 2011 | $11.80 | +1.6% | $19.70 |
+1.6% | -$7.89 |
| 2010 | $11.68 | +1.1% | $19.37 |
+1.7% | -$7.69 |
| 2009 | $11.47 | +1.8% | $19.11 |
+1.4% | -$7.63 |
| 2008 | $11.17 | +2.7% | $18.62 |
+2.6% | -$7.44 |
| 2007 | $10.92 | +2.3% | $18.02 |
+3.3% | -$7.10 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
