The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $51,390. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $46,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $30,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,350 | 10.85% | 22.55% |
| 2016 | $41,320 | 11.37% | - |
| 2015 | $36,620 | 11.41% | - |
| 2014 | $32,440 | -16.89% | - |
| 2013 | $37,920 | 5.33% | - |
| 2012 | $35,900 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $46,350, Indianapolis-Carmel is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Indiana, followed by Gary (median annual salary $37,670). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel is 18.7 percent (18.7%) higher than that in Gary.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel | |
| Gary | |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | |
| Fort Wayne |