| 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 | $15.42 | | $17.54 |
| -$2.12 |
| 2015 | $14.93 | +3.3% | $16.98 |
+3.3% | -$2.05 |
| 2014 | $14.59 | +2.3% | $16.60 |
+2.3% | -$2.00 |
| 2013 | $14.32 | +1.9% | $16.29 |
+1.9% | -$1.96 |
| 2012 | $14.08 | +1.7% | $16.01 |
+1.7% | -$1.93 |
| 2011 | $13.85 | +1.6% | $15.76 |
+1.6% | -$1.90 |
| 2010 | $13.70 | +1.1% | $15.59 |
+1.1% | -$1.88 |
| 2009 | $13.46 | +1.8% | $15.32 |
+1.8% | -$1.85 |
| 2008 | $13.11 | +2.7% | $14.92 |
+2.7% | -$1.80 |
| 2007 | $12.81 | +2.3% | $14.57 |
+2.3% | -$1.76 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $15.42 | | $19.32 |
| -$3.90 |
| 2015 | $14.93 | +3.3% | $18.78 |
+2.9% | -$3.84 |
| 2014 | $14.59 | +2.3% | $18.38 |
+2.2% | -$3.78 |
| 2013 | $14.32 | +1.9% | $18.01 |
+2.1% | -$3.69 |
| 2012 | $14.08 | +1.7% | $17.70 |
+1.7% | -$3.61 |
| 2011 | $13.85 | +1.6% | $17.42 |
+1.6% | -$3.56 |
| 2010 | $13.70 | +1.1% | $17.13 |
+1.7% | -$3.42 |
| 2009 | $13.46 | +1.8% | $16.90 |
+1.4% | -$3.43 |
| 2008 | $13.11 | +2.7% | $16.46 |
+2.6% | -$3.34 |
| 2007 | $12.81 | +2.3% | $15.94 |
+3.3% | -$3.12 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
