Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,450 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $31,970
90th percentile $47,050
Employed locally 430
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,970
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $38,430
    90th
    $47,050

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,330
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,140
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $35,560

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Tampa, FL is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 5.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,970 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.