Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,660 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Tampa earn between $35,260 and $42,830.
- $34K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,900 | $3,325 | $19.18 |
| Median | $37,340 | $3,112 | $17.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,260 | $2,938 | $16.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,830 | $3,569 | $20.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Tampa earn 5% less than the Florida average ($41,930) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($43,190). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $39,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $39,900 | $37,340 | $33,850 | $46,660 | 370 |
| Florida | $41,930 | $38,020 | $33,580 | $51,160 | 1,230 |
| United States | $43,190 | $39,460 | $33,530 | $57,380 | 18,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Tampa
On the average salary of $39,900, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $34,240 a year, or $2,853 a month and $1,317 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for ophthalmic laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $39,900 buys what about $39,548 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 4th of 5 Florida metro areas for this job; Jacksonville pays the most ($53,480).
- Jacksonville$53,480
- Sarasota$41,740
- Miami$40,610
- Tampa$39,900
- Orlando$39,060
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic laboratory technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,920).
- San Francisco, CA$60,920
- Los Angeles, CA$57,460
- Manchester, NH$54,640
- Jacksonville, FL$53,480
- Seattle, WA$52,500
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Tampa: questions
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make an hour in Tampa?
$19.18 an hour on average, and $17.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic laboratory technicians salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic laboratory technicians take-home pay in Tampa?
About $34,240 a year ($2,853 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,900. Florida has no state income tax.
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,190).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9083; area Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.14, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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