How much does an optician make in Florida?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Florida. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $75,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 90th | $75,480 | $36.29 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $62,940 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $62,030 |
| Miami, FL | $61,880 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $61,150 |
| Gainesville, FL | $60,680 |
| Sebastian, FL | $60,490 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $60,360 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $59,800 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,470 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,120 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $58,700 |
| North Port, FL | $58,220 |
| Deltona, FL | $57,870 |
| Crestview, FL | $57,780 |
| Wildwood, FL | $57,670 |
| Lakeland, FL | $57,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $57,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $56,030 |
| Panama City, FL | $51,060 |
| Pensacola, FL | $47,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,210 |
| 5. New York | $63,880 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $61,310 |
| 7. Florida | $58,850 |
| 8. Alaska | $58,250 |
| 9. California | $57,990 |
| 10. Vermont | $57,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do opticians make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $58,850 against $47,260 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Florida rank for optician pay?
Florida ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays opticians the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $62,940 a year.
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.