Ophthalmic Assistant Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Ophthalmic Assistant Salary

$32.55/hour

The average salary for an Ophthalmic Assistant in Madison, WI is $32.55 per hour. This is equal to the Wisconsin average

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Ophthalmic Assistant salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$32.55/hour

Madison, WI

63% lower than the US average.

$32.55/hour

Wisconsin

63% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Ophthalmic Assistants?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Ophthalmic Assistants, averaging $44 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Ophthalmic Assistants is $33 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 34% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$44	$46

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

Only UW Health reports pay data for Ophthalmic Assistants, averaging $27 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Ophthalmic Assistants is $33 per hour — UW Health pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$27	$27

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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