Opticians, Dispensing pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $28.30 an hour ($58,850 a year). About 5,080 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). Florida ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.55 | $36,510 |
| 25% of workers | $21.83 | $45,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.30 | $58,850 |
| 75% of workers | $32.19 | $66,960 |
| 90% of workers | $36.29 | $75,480 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $62,940 | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $62,030 | 140 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $61,880 | 1,250 |
| Port St. Lucie | $61,150 | 110 |
| Gainesville | $60,680 | 50 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $60,490 | 40 |
| Punta Gorda | $60,360 | 60 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $59,800 | 240 |
| Ocala | $59,470 | 90 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $59,120 | 680 |
| Tallahassee | $58,700 | 60 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $58,220 | 230 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $57,870 | 130 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $57,780 | 70 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $57,670 | 30 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $57,100 | 150 |
| Jacksonville | $57,000 | 380 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $56,030 | 870 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $51,060 | 70 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $47,550 | 140 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- 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: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,590 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $45,760 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $46,830 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,700 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,890 |
| Optometrists | $151,670 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $35,160 |
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