How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in Tampa?
$37,340a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 59
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,850Median: $37,340Highest 10%: $46,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| 25th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| 90th | $46,660 | $22.43 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| Jacksonville, FL | $48,410 |
| Miami, FL | $38,020 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $17.95 ($37,340 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $37,340 against $39,460 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $38,020, so Tampa pays 2% less.
Where does Tampa rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
47 of 59 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,660 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.