The annual and hourly salary statistics of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Missouri are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage information of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers 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 | $26,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,000 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Missouri in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $48,000. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $32,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $26,370.
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 | $32,280 | 5.48% | 5.48% |
| 2016 | $30,510 | 1.21% | - |
| 2015 | $30,140 | 5.51% | - |
| 2014 | $28,480 | -5.48% | - |
| 2013 | $30,040 | -1.56% | - |
| 2012 | $30,510 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $32,280, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is the highest paying city for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in state of Missouri, followed by St Louis (median annual salary $30,960). In comparison, the median annual salary of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is 4.1 percent (4.1%) higher than that in St Louis.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | |
| St Louis | |
| Kansas City | |
| Springfield |