Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $39,680 -10% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $54,720
Employed locally 50
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $39,680
    75th
    $47,760
    90th
    $54,720

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 40% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,390
    Physicians, All Other $160,830
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Punta Gorda, FL is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 10% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.