Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $55,940 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.90
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $72,310
Employed locally 90
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $55,940
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $72,310

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 96% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,710
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,070
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $61,760
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,100
    Punta Gorda, FL $60,910
    Gainesville, FL $59,970

    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 Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Ocala, FL is $26.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Ocala, FL is 20.1% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Ocala?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.