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Optometrists average salary by city in Florida
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | $158,550 | $162,690 | $135,290 | $119,635 | 102 |
| Jacksonville | $154,490 | $161,560 | $126,340 | $116,860 | 99 |
| Lakeland | $151,280 | $157,140 | $124,040 | $114,666 | 97 |
| Orlando | $148,670 | $160,090 | $125,540 | $112,882 | 101 |
| Fort Myers | $146,920 | $161,540 | $127,820 | $111,686 | 102 |
| Tampa | $146,810 | $138,130 | $123,920 | $111,611 | 101 |
| Ocala | $145,750 | $152,880 | $128,170 | $110,886 | 95 |
| Deltona | $144,570 | $157,970 | $125,000 | $110,080 | 99 |
| Pensacola | $136,960 | $154,050 | $115,210 | $104,878 | 98 |
| Miami | $134,470 | $125,530 | $104,180 | $103,176 | 114 |
| Palm Bay | $129,670 | $139,030 | $97,960 | $99,895 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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