Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $46,570 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 110
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $48,710
    90th
    $53,040

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,460
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $47,600
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Port St. Lucie, FL $46,530
    Flint, MI $46,520

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,780
    Physicians, All Other $231,840
    Nurse Practitioners $113,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Ocala, FL is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Ocala, FL is 5.6% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.