Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $35,560 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $50,650
Employed locally 50
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $50,650

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    Connecticut $60,700
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,990
    Idaho $50,880
    Boise City, ID $50,880

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $36,650
    Florida $36,450
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,330
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,140

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,290
    Bakers $36,720
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in North Port?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in North Port, FL is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is North Port above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in North Port, FL is 7.4% below the national median of $38,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in North Port?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.