As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Assistant in Agar, SD is $54,127, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,041 weekly, or $4,511 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Optical Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Optical Assistant in Agar, SD vary widely, spanning from $42,016 to $60,362. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,787) and 75th percentile ($57,390), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,362 per year. This $9,603 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Work Ethic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Agar Optical Assistant often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $42,016 Agar, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $47,787 Agar, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $54,127 Agar, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $57,390 Agar, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $60,362 Agar, SD November 01, 2026
25% $47,787 10% $42,016 90% $60,362 75% $57,390 $54,127 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Agar, South Dakota    Agar is a small town in Sully County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 76 as of the 2010 census. Agar is a farm/ranch service center wi....More

Agar, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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