How much does an Optical Assistant make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optical Assistant in the United States is $49,812. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,545 to $57,350, with most professionals earning between $39,750 and $64,213.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Optical Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $39,750 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $44,545 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $49,812 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $57,350 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $64,213 US March 01, 2025
25% $44,545 10% $39,750 90% $64,213 75% $57,350 $49,812 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Optical Assistant ranges from $44,545 to $57,350 with the average base salary of $49,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,623 to $57,529 with the average total cash compensation of $49,936.
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