Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Florida
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,830$22.51 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$38,240 – $50,260Top 10%: $59,100+
Jobs7,0201.55× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $49,710 | $23.90 | 1,880 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $46,640 | $22.42 | 1,570 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $47,210 | $22.70 | 940 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $38,360 | $18.44 | 450 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $44,960 | $21.62 | 310 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $48,220 | $23.18 | 280 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $44,910 | $21.59 | 160 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $46,080 | $22.15 | 140 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $44,640 | $21.46 | 120 |
| Ocala, FL | $46,570 | $22.39 | 110 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $43,640 | $20.98 | 100 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $46,530 | $22.37 | 80 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $48,240 | $23.19 | 70 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $39,890 | $19.18 | 60 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $46,690 | $22.45 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Montana · $47,290 Illinois · $47,100 Arizona · $47,040 Michigan · $46,750 Rhode Island · $46,500 Colorado · $46,260
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Florida?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Florida earned a median of $46,830 a year ($22.51 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $38,240 to $50,260.
Where in Florida do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL at $49,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.