Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $48,460 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $62,620
Employed locally 300
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $41,550
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $62,620
    90th
    $62,620

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,000
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Minnesota $60,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $49,130
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $47,600
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Ocala, FL $46,570
    Port St. Lucie, FL $46,530
    Flint, MI $46,520

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,770
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,320
    Nurse Practitioners $143,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,750
    Physicians, All Other $313,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Cape Coral, FL is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.13 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Cape Coral, FL is 9.9% above the national median of $44,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,550.