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Average Ophthalmic Assistant Salary

$31.69/hour

The average salary for a Ophthalmic Assistant is $31.69 per hour. This is 41% lower than the practicing US average of $44.61.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Ophthalmic Assistant compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$31.69/hour

41% lower than the practicing US average.

$44.61/hour

United States

Where do Ophthalmic Assistants get paid the most?

Only Wisconsin reports pay data for Ophthalmic Assistants, averaging $50 per hour. Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $83. For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Assistants is $32 per hour — Wisconsin pays 57% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$50	$83

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ophthalmic Assistant jobs?

UW Health pays Ophthalmic Assistants the most, averaging $27 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($25). For comparison, the national average for Ophthalmic Assistants is $32 per hour — UW Health pays 14% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$27	$27
UCHealth (Colorado)	$25	$27

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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