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How to Get an Optician License in Florida

Optician license requirements in Florida — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from State Board of Opticianry.

Experience

— months

Exam Fee

$175

Passing Score

70%

Avg Salary

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Requirements

Optician — Fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Minimum Age	18 years old
Education	Opticianry program (1-2 years) or apprenticeship
Experience Details	Opticianry program (1-2 years) or apprenticeship

Exam Name	Florida ABO/NCLE Certification Exams
Passing Score	70%
Code Edition	ABO/NCLE Certification Exams
Application Fee	$175

Practice with real exam-style questions based on the ABO/NCLE Certification Exams.

Accumulate required experience

Complete — months of supervised work experience.

Apply for the exam

Submit your application and $175 fee through the state portal.

Pass the exam

questions, 70% to pass.

Receive your license

After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Opticians in Florida earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile

—

Median
$42,480

75th Percentile

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the State Board of Opticianry.