Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (51-9083) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$16.37
Entry wage		$12.97
10th percentile wage		$12.31
50th percentile wage		$15.58
90th percentile wage		$20.29

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (51-9083)

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).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.58		$20.36		-$4.78
2017	$15.45	+.9%	$20.19	+.9%	-$4.73
2016	$14.98	+3.1%	$19.58	+3.1%	-$4.59
2015	$14.58	+2.8%	$19.05	+2.8%	-$4.47
2014	$14.23	+2.4%	$18.60	+2.4%	-$4.36
2013	$13.91	+2.3%	$18.17	+2.3%	-$4.26
2012	$13.64	+1.9%	$17.83	+1.9%	-$4.18
2011	$13.42	+1.7%	$17.53	+1.7%	-$4.11
2010	$13.20	+1.6%	$17.25	+1.6%	-$4.05
2009	$13.06	+1.1%	$17.07	+1.1%	-$4.00
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.58		$22.90		-$7.32
2017	$15.45	+.9%	$22.66	+1.1%	-$7.20
2016	$14.98	+3.1%	$22.05	+2.8%	-$7.06
2015	$14.58	+2.8%	$21.55	+2.3%	-$6.97
2014	$14.23	+2.4%	$21.10	+2.1%	-$6.86
2013	$13.91	+2.3%	$20.64	+2.2%	-$6.73
2012	$13.64	+1.9%	$20.23	+2.1%	-$6.58
2011	$13.42	+1.7%	$19.88	+1.7%	-$6.46
2010	$13.20	+1.6%	$19.57	+1.6%	-$6.36
2009	$13.06	+1.1%	$19.24	+1.7%	-$6.18

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$29.20	200
North Central	$15.58	100

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$29.20	200
North Central	$15.58	100


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