Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $22.51 an hour ($46,830 a year). About 7,020 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,570). Florida ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.47 | $36,330 |
| 25% of workers | $18.38 | $38,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.51 | $46,830 |
| 75% of workers | $24.16 | $50,260 |
| 90% of workers | $28.41 | $59,100 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $49,710 | 1,880 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $48,240 | 70 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $48,220 | 280 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $47,210 | 940 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46,640 | 1,570 |
| Ocala | $46,570 | 110 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46,530 | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $46,080 | 140 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $44,960 | 310 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $44,910 | 160 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $44,640 | 120 |
| Tallahassee | $43,640 | 100 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $39,890 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $38,360 | 450 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,750 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $45,760 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,440 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $82,940 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $77,140 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,700 |
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