What are the main factors that influence an Optometrist Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Optometrist Assistant's salary?

An Optometrist Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $141,030 for beginners, reaching about $145,191 at mid-level, and approach $151,094 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Optometrist Assistant?

Optometrist Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optometrist Assistant roles are District of Columbia $152,350, California $151,772, Massachusetts $149,749. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optometrist Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Optometrist Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Pediatric Optometrist: $148,248; Lead Optometrist: $144,340; Clinical Optometrist: $143,139; Senior Optometrist: $141,873; Independent Optometrist: $141,803.

Optometrist Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Optometrist Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optometrist Assistant in Rhode Island is $142,663 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, an Optometrist Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,530
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,823 to $153,062
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,686

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Optometrist Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,062	$12,755	$2,943	$74
Average	$142,663	$11,889	$2,744	$69
25th Percentile	$134,823	$11,235	$2,593	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Optometrist Assistant Salaries

An Optometrist Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Optometrist Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optometrist Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $141,030
Early Career (1-2 years): $141,574
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,191
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,199
Expert (over 8 years): $151,094

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optometrist Assistant	$141,030
Intermediate Level Optometrist Assistant	$141,574
Senior Level Optometrist Assistant	$145,191
Specialist Level Optometrist Assistant	$150,199
Expert Level Optometrist Assistant	$151,094

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How Do Optometrist Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Optometrist Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,350.
California: $151,772.
Massachusetts: $149,749.

District of Columbia $152,350 California $151,772 Massachusetts $149,749 Washington $149,199 New Jersey $149,144 Alaska $148,951 Connecticut $147,052 New York $146,281

Hawaii $143,818 Rhode Island $142,663 Maryland $141,878 Minnesota $140,805 Colorado $140,392 Illinois $140,255 Oregon $139,732 Delaware $139,347

New Hampshire $139,104 Virginia $138,562 Pennsylvania $136,980 Nevada $136,182 North Dakota $135,920 Michigan $135,507 Wisconsin $135,356 Vermont $135,053

Texas $134,214 Maine $134,159 Arizona $134,076 Ohio $133,980 Georgia $132,714 Indiana $132,081 Wyoming $131,957 Utah $131,765

Iowa $131,682 Kansas $131,022 Louisiana $130,829 North Carolina $130,760 Missouri $130,733 Florida $130,196 Montana $129,907 Nebraska $129,632

Kentucky $129,481 South Carolina $128,930 Tennessee $128,586 Idaho $128,449 New Mexico $127,444 Oklahoma $127,224 Alabama $126,412 South Dakota $125,050

Arkansas $124,307 West Virginia $123,908 Mississippi $122,711

Top Paying Cities for Optometrist Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $145,002
Albion: $142,594
Ashaway: $145,552

Adamsville, RI $145,002 Albion, RI $142,594 Ashaway, RI $145,552 Barrington, RI $142,594 Block Island, RI $144,795 Bradford, RI $145,456 Bristol, RI $142,456 Carolina, RI $144,273

Charlestown, RI $144,424 Chepachet, RI $142,319 Clayville, RI $142,456 Coventry, RI $142,319 West Greenwich, RI $142,222 East Greenwich, RI $142,415 Exeter, RI $145,456 Fiskeville, RI $142,594

Forestdale, RI $142,456 Foster, RI $142,222 Glendale, RI $142,222 Greene, RI $143,818 Greenville, RI $142,594 Harmony, RI $142,553 Harrisville, RI $142,319 Hope, RI $142,594

Hope Valley, RI $145,552 Hopkinton, RI $145,594 Jamestown, RI $144,135 Kenyon, RI $145,415 Little Compton, RI $144,947 Manville, RI $142,594 Mapleville, RI $142,222 Newport, RI $144,162

Middletown, RI $144,768 North Kingstown, RI $142,181 North Scituate, RI $142,553 Oakland, RI $142,360 Pascoag, RI $142,277 Pawtucket, RI $142,594 Central Falls, RI $142,594 Cumberland, RI $142,594

Lincoln, RI $142,594 Portsmouth, RI $143,585 Prudence Island, RI $142,319 Rockville, RI $145,594 Saunderstown, RI $144,218 Shannock, RI $145,373 Slatersville, RI $142,456 Slocum, RI $144,218

Tiverton, RI $145,043 Wakefield, RI $144,066 Kingston, RI $144,094 Narragansett, RI $144,121 Peace Dale, RI $144,066 Warren, RI $142,553 Warwick, RI $142,594 Westerly, RI $145,635

West Kingston, RI $144,176 West Warwick, RI $142,594 Wood River Junction, RI $145,456 Woonsocket, RI $142,456 North Smithfield, RI $142,553 Wyoming, RI $145,415 Providence, RI $142,594 Cranston, RI $142,594

North Providence, RI $142,594 East Providence, RI $142,594 Riverside, RI $142,594 Rumford, RI $142,594 Smithfield, RI $142,594 Johnston, RI $142,594

Optometrist Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Optometrist Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$134,823

Average $142,663/year

$153,062

$11,235

Average $11,889/month

$12,755

$2,593

Average $2,744/week

$2,943

$65

Average $69/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,062	$12,755	$2,943	$74
Average	$142,663	$11,889	$2,744	$69
25th Percentile	$134,823	$11,235	$2,593	$65

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