Average Ophthalmic Assistant Salary

$32.55/hour

The average salary for an Ophthalmic Assistant in Wisconsin is $32.55 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $31.88.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Ophthalmic Assistant salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$32.55/hour

Wisconsin

2% higher than the US average.

$31.88/hour

United States

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 Wisconsin average for Ophthalmic Assistants is $33 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 35% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$44$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ophthalmic Assistant jobs in Wisconsin?

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

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
UW Health$27$27

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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