Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $40,910 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 170
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $58,910

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Ocala, FL $46,570
    Port St. Lucie, FL $46,530

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,170
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,310
    Nurse Practitioners$124,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,990
    Pharmacists$140,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Pensacola, FL is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Pensacola, FL is 7.2% below 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.