SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Tallahassee, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing is $58,700 a year, which is 24.2% higher than the national figure of $47,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tallahassee, FL the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing is $58,700 a year, which is 24.2% higher than the national figure of $47,260. Half of workers earn between $39,430 and $72,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,750 and the ninetieth at $75,370.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. 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 145th of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $39,430 | −16.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,700 | +24.2% |
| 75th | $72,800 | +54.0% |
| 90th | $75,370 | +59.5% |
| Mean | $55,990 | +18.5% |
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 | Ocala | $59,470 | 90 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $59,120 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,700 buys what $56,770 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,700 a year, 24.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $75,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $58,700, or $28.22 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 Tallahassee, FL is 24.2% 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 Tallahassee, FL earns more than $75,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 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 60 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, 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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