Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary
in Jacksonville, FL
- Middle 50%
- $37,570–$47,030
- vs U.S. median
- -16%
- Metro rank
- #59 of 66
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in the Jacksonville, FL metro earn a median of $38,360 a year, based on BLS estimates for 450 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $45,570 and 18% below the FL statewide median of $46,830. It ranks #59 of 66 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in other FL metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $49,710 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $48,220 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $47,210 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $46,640 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $44,960 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
Your salary stays in your browser.
RELATED JOBS IN JACKSONVILLE
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesmedian $62,070 · 3,050 jobs
- Pharmacy Techniciansmedian $45,180 · 2,480 jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansmedian $63,330 · 1,890 jobs
- Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansmedian $77,110 · 1,360 jobs
- Medical Records Specialistsmedian $50,050 · 1,630 jobs
- Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansmedian $46,570 · 1,120 jobs
Questions
What is the average Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $38,360 a year (May 2025). Half of the 450 jobs pay between $37,570 and $47,030. The 10th percentile is $37,500 and the 90th is $57,650.
Is Jacksonville a high-paying metro for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $45,570 and 18% below the FL statewide median of $46,830. It ranks #59 of 66 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make an hour in Jacksonville?
About $18.44 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,360 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.06–$22.61 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.