Hourly Wage for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary in the United States

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) in the United States is $33. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) in the US can go up to $37 and the lowest down to $26, but most earn between $29 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) in the United States.

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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary $26 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary $29 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary $33 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary $35 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Salary $37 US July 01, 2026
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33

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) in the United States. The average hourly rate for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) ranges from $29 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.

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