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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Florida

In Florida, the median pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians is $18.28 an hour ($38,020 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$18.28Median hourly pay
$35,390–$45,360Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in Florida

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($39,460). Florida ranks 25th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Florida

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.15$33,580
25% of workers$17.02$35,390
Half of workers (median)$18.28$38,020
75% of workers$21.81$45,360
90% of workers$24.60$51,160

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Jacksonville$48,410190
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$40,66040
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$38,020250
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$37,340370
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$36,720130

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic laboratory technicians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.