SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Miami, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing reaches $61,880 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Miami, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing reaches $61,880 a year. That is 30.9% more than the national median of $47,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,470 and $72,800. The lowest tenth earn under $35,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,710.
Employment stands at 1,250, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. 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 295th of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $45,470 | −3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,880 | +30.9% |
| 75th | $72,800 | +54.0% |
| 90th | $75,710 | +60.2% |
| Mean | $57,580 | +21.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $62,940 | 80 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $62,030 | 140 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $61,150 | 110 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $60,680 | 50 | |
| 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 Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $61,880 buys what $59,845 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 26.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,845US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,880 a year, 30.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,110 to $75,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,250 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 Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $61,880, or $29.75 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 Miami, FL is 30.9% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $75,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,110 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 1,250 jobs in this occupation in Miami, 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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