Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		920
Mean wage		$21.48
Entry wage		$15.88
10th percentile wage		$14.62
50th percentile wage		$19.55
90th percentile wage		$31.96

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	910	98.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	910	$19.48

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (29-2057)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.55		$37.59		-$18.04
2017	$19.39	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	-$17.88
2016	$18.94	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	-$17.47
2015	$18.64	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	-$17.20
2014	$18.28	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	-$16.87
2013	$17.94	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	-$16.55
2012	$17.60	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	-$16.24
2011	$17.26	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	-$15.92
2010	$16.99	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	-$15.67
2009	$16.69	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	-$15.40
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.55		$22.55		-$3.00
2017	$19.39	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$2.92
2016	$18.94	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$2.77
2015	$18.64	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$2.57
2014	$18.28	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$2.48
2013	$17.94	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$2.38
2012	$17.60	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$2.31
2011	$17.26	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$2.32
2010	$16.99	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$2.28
2009	$16.69	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$2.25

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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