Licensed Optician Jobs in Florida

Licensed Optician jobs in Florida represent one of the more consistently active markets in the Southeast, with demand running from entry-level dispensing roles through senior and specialty positions across optical retail chains, ophthalmology practices, and health system optical departments. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where established employers such as Walmart Vision Centers, LensCrafters, and eyecare groups affiliated with Florida Eye Specialists maintain ongoing needs. Contact lens fitting, low-vision rehabilitation, and ophthalmic dispensing for pediatric patients are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles85
Top employerLensCrafters
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring50
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager
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Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager
America's Best
Port Charlotte, Florida
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
ABO Certification

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Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager
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Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager
Eyeglassworld
Melbourne, Florida
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Sales
ABO Certification

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Licensed Optician
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Licensed Optician
PDS CONSULTANTS, INC.
Bay Pines, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$28 - $30/hr

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Licensed Optician - Doral, FL - LensCrafters
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Licensed Optician - Doral, FL - LensCrafters
LensCrafters
Doral, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Licensed Optician - Optical Specialist
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Licensed Optician - Optical Specialist
Eyeglassworld
Ocala, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED

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Licensed Optician Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Orlando
7 jobs
Sarasota
6 jobs
Miami
5 jobs
Tampa
5 jobs
Boca Raton
4 jobs
Lakeland
3 jobs
Boynton Beach
3 jobs
Winter Garden
3 jobs
Apopka
2 jobs

Licensed Optician Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • LensCrafters23
  • America's Best10
  • Warby Parker8
  • Eyeglassworld6
  • Target Optical5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Manufacturing

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across Florida.

  • Active Florida Board of Opticianry license or license eligible to transfer to Florida
  • Demonstrated dispensing experience with frames, lenses, and contact lens fittings
  • Proficiency with optical measurement tools including pupillometers and lensometers
  • Familiarity with vision insurance plans and ophthalmic billing procedures
  • Strong customer communication skills in a patient-facing clinical or retail environment
  • Experience with optical practice management software such as Eyefinity or OfficeMate

Licensed Optician Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed optician in Florida?

Florida requires opticians to hold an active license issued by the Florida Board of Opticianry, which is part of the Florida Department of Health. Candidates must complete a state-approved apprenticeship or an accredited opticianry program, then pass the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners examinations. After passing both exams, applicants submit their credentials to the Florida Board of Opticianry to obtain their state license before practicing.

How much do licensed opticians make in Florida?

Licensed opticians in Florida earn a median of about $58,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,510 for the lowest 10% to over $75,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensed opticians in Florida?

Employers hiring licensed opticians in Florida right now include LensCrafters, America's Best, and Warby Parker, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's large retiree population and growing suburban communities keep demand steady across both optical retail chains and independent ophthalmology practices throughout the state.

Which Florida cities have the most licensed optician jobs?

Orlando, Sarasota, and Miami have the most licensed optician openings in Florida right now. Miami's dense population and large number of ophthalmology groups and optical retail locations drive the highest volume, while Tampa and Orlando generate strong demand through their fast-growing suburban corridors and health system-affiliated optical departments that employ licensed opticians alongside ophthalmologists.

Are there remote licensed optician jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of licensed optician openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, since most of the role centers on hands-on patient care, optical measurements, and frame dispensing that require an in-person setting. The portions of the work most likely to shift remote include administrative follow-up, insurance pre-authorization, and optical consultations conducted via telehealth platforms.

How can I get hired as a licensed optician in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a Florida Board of Opticianry-approved apprenticeship, which allows candidates to work and train under a licensed optician before sitting for the national exams. Large Florida optical retailers and health system optical departments regularly bring on optical assistants and lab technicians as bridge roles, and those positions build the hands-on dispensing exposure employers expect. Earning your American Board of Opticianry apprenticeship certification early strengthens any application before full licensure.

Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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