SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing is $58,850 a year, which is 24.5% higher than the national figure of $47,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing is $58,850 a year, which is 24.5% higher than the national figure of $47,260. Half of workers earn between $45,400 and $66,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,510 and the ninetieth at $75,480.
The area has 5,080 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 7th by median wage. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 357th of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $45,400 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | +24.5% |
| 75th | $66,960 | +41.7% |
| 90th | $75,480 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $56,560 | +19.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $62,940 | 80 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $62,030 | 140 | |
| 3 | Miami | $61,880 | 1,250 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $61,150 | 110 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $60,680 | 50 | |
| 6 | Sebastian | $60,490 | 40 | |
| 7 | Punta Gorda | $60,360 | 60 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $59,800 | 240 | |
| 9 | Ocala | $59,470 | 90 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $59,120 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,850 buys what $56,915 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,915US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,850 a year, 24.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,510 to $75,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,080 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $62,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Florida?
The median annual wage is $58,850, or $28.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,260, so pay in Florida is 24.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $75,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $62,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,080 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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