Ophthalmic Assistant Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Ophthalmic Assistants?

Steamboat Springs is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Ophthalmic Assistant jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for Ophthalmic Assistant roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Pueblo, paying up to $84/hr, Fort Collins, paying up to $83/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $66/hr.

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Average Ophthalmic Assistant Salary

$53.12/hour

The average salary for an Ophthalmic Assistant in Aurora, CO is $53.12 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $54.09.

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Ophthalmic Assistant salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$53.12/hour

Aurora, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$54.09/hour

Colorado

15% higher than the US average.

$45.84/hour

United States

How Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$48/hour

This is 10% lower than the Aurora average of $53.12.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Ophthalmic Assistants?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$53	$81

What are the highest paying Agencies for Ophthalmic Assistant jobs in Aurora?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$25	$25

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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