SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,470 a year, the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Ocala, FL sits 25.8% above the national figure of $47,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,470 a year, the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Ocala, FL sits 25.8% above the national figure of $47,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,090 and $66,790. The lowest tenth earn under $36,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,010.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $62,940. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 98th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $47,090 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,470 | +25.8% |
| 75th | $66,790 | +41.3% |
| 90th | $75,010 | +58.7% |
| Mean | $57,160 | +20.9% |
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 | Gainesville | $60,680 | 50 | |
| 6 | Sebastian | $60,490 | 40 | |
| 7 | Punta Gorda | $60,360 | 60 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $59,800 | 240 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $59,120 | 680 | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $58,700 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,470 buys what $57,515 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,515US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,470 a year, 25.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,780 to $75,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 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 Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $59,470, or $28.59 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 Ocala, FL is 25.8% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $75,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,780 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 90 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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