SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Gainesville, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing reaches $60,680 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Gainesville, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing reaches $60,680 a year. That is 28.4% more than the national median of $47,260. Pay ranges from under $36,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,070 to $65,250.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $62,940. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $48,070 | +1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,680 | +28.4% |
| 75th | $65,250 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $71,660 | +51.6% |
| Mean | $57,330 | +21.3% |
Other 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 | Sebastian | $60,490 | 40 | |
| 6 | Punta Gorda | $60,360 | 60 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $59,800 | 240 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $59,470 | 90 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $59,120 | 680 | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $58,700 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $60,680 buys what $58,685 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,685US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,680 a year, 28.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,590 to $71,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in 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 Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $60,680, or $29.18 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 Gainesville, FL is 28.4% 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $71,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,590 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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