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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America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.
For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
By overseeing the daily operations of our stores, including personnel management and inventory control, our Assistant Eyeglass Managers keep customers coming back by providing a positive experience from start to finish – and keeping associates happy, too.
How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!
Job Description
What would you do? – The Specifics
- Drives, monitors, and achieves profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards. Monitors retail operating costs, budgets, and resources.
- Optimizes and oversees the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines. Identifies areas of opportunity and creates an action plan for improvement.
- Conveys a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensures all associates do the same.
- Ensures quality standards are met.
- Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards.
- Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates (in some stores the Receptionist) and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions.
- Assists the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high caliber staff.
- Leads and coaches associates towards the attainment of sales and customer service goals.
- Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.
Qualifications
Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent
- Maintain Optical license as required by the state.
- Optical sales experience. Supervising experience is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.
- Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success.
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written) for effective management of teams.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills for planning work and continuously monitoring progress towards goals.
- Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.
- ABO and NCLE Certified
Additional Information
At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Flex Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Eyewear Discount
- Overtime pay when applicable
Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:
- Training programs available
- Access to educational courses
- Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement
At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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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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