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

An Optometry Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $138,233 for beginners, reaching about $142,249 at mid-level, and approach $148,325 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Optometry Assistant?

Optometry Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Optometry Assistant roles are District of Columbia $149,272, California $148,705, Massachusetts $146,724. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Optometry Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Optometry Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Optometry Scribe: $143,782; Optometrist Medical Based Optometry: $139,527; Doctor of Optometry: $139,401; Optometry Tech: $110,846; Optometry Office Manager: $85,689.

Optometry Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Optometry Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Optometry Assistant in Rhode Island is $139,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,974
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,353 to $150,351
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,590

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Optometry Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,351	$12,529	$2,891	$72
Average	$139,780	$11,648	$2,688	$67
25th Percentile	$132,353	$11,029	$2,545	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Optometry Assistant Salaries

An Optometry 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 Optometry Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Optometry 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): $138,233
Early Career (1-2 years): $138,749
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,249
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,404
Expert (over 8 years): $148,325

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optometry Assistant	$138,233
Intermediate Level Optometry Assistant	$138,749
Senior Level Optometry Assistant	$142,249
Specialist Level Optometry Assistant	$147,404
Expert Level Optometry Assistant	$148,325

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How Do Optometry 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 Optometry Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,272.
California: $148,705.
Massachusetts: $146,724.

District of Columbia $149,272 California $148,705 Massachusetts $146,724 Washington $146,184 New Jersey $146,130 Alaska $145,942 Connecticut $144,081 New York $143,326

Hawaii $140,913 Rhode Island $139,780 Maryland $139,012 Minnesota $137,960 Colorado $137,556 Illinois $137,421 Oregon $136,909 Delaware $136,531

New Hampshire $136,294 Virginia $135,763 Pennsylvania $134,212 Nevada $133,430 North Dakota $133,174 Michigan $132,770 Wisconsin $132,621 Vermont $132,325

Texas $131,502 Maine $131,449 Arizona $131,368 Ohio $131,273 Georgia $130,033 Indiana $129,413 Wyoming $129,291 Utah $129,103

Iowa $129,022 Kansas $128,375 Louisiana $128,186 North Carolina $128,118 Missouri $128,092 Florida $127,566 Montana $127,283 Nebraska $127,013

Kentucky $126,865 South Carolina $126,325 Tennessee $125,988 Idaho $125,854 New Mexico $124,869 Oklahoma $124,654 Alabama $123,858 South Dakota $122,524

Arkansas $121,795 West Virginia $121,405 Mississippi $120,232

Top Paying Cities for Optometry 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: $142,072
Albion: $139,713
Ashaway: $142,612

Adamsville, RI $142,072 Albion, RI $139,713 Ashaway, RI $142,612 Barrington, RI $139,713 Block Island, RI $141,870 Bradford, RI $142,517 Bristol, RI $139,578 Carolina, RI $141,358

Charlestown, RI $141,506 Chepachet, RI $139,443 Clayville, RI $139,578 Coventry, RI $139,443 West Greenwich, RI $139,349 East Greenwich, RI $139,538 Exeter, RI $142,517 Fiskeville, RI $139,713

Forestdale, RI $139,578 Foster, RI $139,349 Glendale, RI $139,349 Greene, RI $140,913 Greenville, RI $139,713 Harmony, RI $139,672 Harrisville, RI $139,443 Hope, RI $139,713

Hope Valley, RI $142,612 Hopkinton, RI $142,652 Jamestown, RI $141,223 Kenyon, RI $142,477 Little Compton, RI $142,018 Manville, RI $139,713 Mapleville, RI $139,349 Newport, RI $141,250

Middletown, RI $141,843 North Kingstown, RI $139,308 North Scituate, RI $139,672 Oakland, RI $139,484 Pascoag, RI $139,403 Pawtucket, RI $139,713 Central Falls, RI $139,713 Cumberland, RI $139,713

Lincoln, RI $139,713 Portsmouth, RI $140,684 Prudence Island, RI $139,443 Rockville, RI $142,652 Saunderstown, RI $141,304 Shannock, RI $142,436 Slatersville, RI $139,578 Slocum, RI $141,304

Tiverton, RI $142,113 Wakefield, RI $141,155 Kingston, RI $141,182 Narragansett, RI $141,209 Peace Dale, RI $141,155 Warren, RI $139,672 Warwick, RI $139,713 Westerly, RI $142,692

West Kingston, RI $141,263 West Warwick, RI $139,713 Wood River Junction, RI $142,517 Woonsocket, RI $139,578 North Smithfield, RI $139,672 Wyoming, RI $142,477 Providence, RI $139,713 Cranston, RI $139,713

North Providence, RI $139,713 East Providence, RI $139,713 Riverside, RI $139,713 Rumford, RI $139,713 Smithfield, RI $139,713 Johnston, RI $139,713

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

Understanding how an Optometry 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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$132,353

Average $139,780/year

$150,351

$11,029

Average $11,648/month

$12,529

$2,545

Average $2,688/week

$2,891

$64

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,351	$12,529	$2,891	$72
Average	$139,780	$11,648	$2,688	$67
25th Percentile	$132,353	$11,029	$2,545	$64

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