Topic: Optical
Recently the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported generated the following data about opticians.
Employment Estimate and Mean Wage Estimates
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) | Mean hourly wage | Mean annual wage (2) | Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,840 | 2.2 % | $16.73 | $34,790 | 0.9 % |
Percentile Wage Estimates
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.16 | $12.54 | $15.74 | $20.03 | $24.31 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $21,120 | $26,070 | $32,740 | $41,660 | $50,560 |
Top Paying States
| State | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Employment per thousand workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 460 | $25.09 | $52,180 | 0.282 |
| Massachusetts | 1,550 | $23.89 | $49,690 | 0.490 |
| New Jersey | 1,350 | $23.62 | $49,130 | 0.350 |
| Virginia | 1,880 | $22.37 | $46,540 | 0.524 |
| New York | 2,920 | $22.09 | $45,940 | 0.343 |
Top Paying Metropolitan Areas
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Employment per thousand workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 390 | $29.05 | $60,420 | 0.316 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 60 | $28.03 | $58,300 | 0.557 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 50 | $27.99 | $58,210 | 1.177 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 750 | $27.89 | $58,010 | 0.445 |
| New Haven, CT | 140 | $27.04 | $56,240 | 0.517 |
The Bureau defines opticians as follows: "Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Include contact lens opticians."
Posted by ct3/opticalceu
at 7:12 AM EDT
Updated: Friday, 22 October 2010 10:19 AM EDT
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Updated: Friday, 22 October 2010 10:19 AM EDT
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