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Optical Systems Technology

Optical systems technology offers a unique range of work choices in high technology fields. Career pathways and advancement in optics diverge into three main areas: production and development, fabrication, and metrology. Technicians produce, test and handle optical components used in lasers and sophisticated electro-optical systems for defense, homeland security, aerospace, biomedical equipment, digital displays, telecom and nanotechnology.

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Optical Systems Technology – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 19.06 27.58 39.66 7 42 49
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 21.12 28.09 38.92 1 9 10
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 18.12 26.91 37.88 4 35 38
17-3027.00 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 16.73 26.02 37.88 2 16 18
17-3098.00 Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other 18.17 27.62 36.76 2 19 22
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 17.87 25.26 39.92 1 9 10
51-2028.00 Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers 12.71 16.65 27.51 35 194 229
51-2090.00 Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators 12.02 15.16 24.41 12 433 445
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 12.84 17.14 22.29 2 37 40
51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 11.83 14.43 28.19 0 3 3
51-9061.00 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers 12.62 19.20 30.95 4 361 365
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic laboratory technicians 13.51 18.39 27.25 5 93 98
Averages & Total $15.55 $21.87 $32.64 74 1,252 1,326

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2022
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2022
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 31.00% 33.17%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 35.08% 39.03%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 28.59% 30.80%
17-3027.00 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 35.05% 35.90%
17-3098.00 Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other 40.86% 42.59%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 39.61% 51.70%
51-2028.00 Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers 32.03% 35.13%
51-2090.00 Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators 62.76% 67.28%
51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 34.07% 37.82%
51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 58.77% 53.07%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers 58.51% 65.89%
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic laboratory technicians 35.46% 39.35%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2019 - June 2020 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Monroe Community College 20 1,326 -1,306**
Total 20*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.

2022 Total Workforce: 11,453 Optical Systems Technology – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 32.6% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q2 2022 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Optical Systems Technology – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.

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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.

Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student $1,400,000
Annual Economic Impact per Student $8,200
Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 $12,000,000

Student Return on Investment.

For every dollar students invest in their education in the Optical Systems Technology program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $9.40 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 25.5% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.

Lifetime Earnings.

Average Annual Earnings

  • Program Completer
  • High School Graduate

Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Apr 2022)

460

1023 total postings

Posting intensity (Apr 2022)

2.2 : 1

Regional average: 2.4 : 1

There were 1023 total job postings for the Optical Systems Technology – Finger Lakes, NY in April 2022, of which 460 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.2 : 1, meaning that for every 2.2 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


April 2022 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance 615
Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools 347
Manufacturing and Production: Machinery 315
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools 310
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Schematic Diagrams 308
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Electrical and Mechanical Labor 280
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Basic Electrical Systems 252
Marketing and Public Relations: Packaging and Labeling 250
Architecture and Construction: Electrical Construction 242
Manufacturing and Production: Machine Tools 241
 
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560
700

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Troubleshooting 774
Repair 773
Communication Skills 455
Physical Abilities 402
Preventive Maintenance 342
Computer Literacy 330
Problem Solving 307
Schematic Diagrams 299
Detail-Oriented 274
Hand Tools 273
 
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640
800

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

L3Harris 69
State of New York 20
American Red Cross 19
Corning Incorporated 19
Day & Zimmermann Incorporated 15
Eastman Kodak 15
Henkel 14
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. 12
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 12
University Rochester 12
 
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40
60
80
100

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings July 19, 2020 – July 19, 2021.

Driver's License 197
Security Clearance 39
IPC Certification 37
CDL Class A 35
Air Brake Certified 34
CDL Class D 25
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 23
OSHA Forklift Certification 14
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification 13
Cdl Class B 9
 
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80
120
160
200

Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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