As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Assistant in Seattle, WA is $69,141, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,330 weekly, or $5,762 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 Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $53,627 to $77,082. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,021) and 75th percentile ($73,298), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,082 per year. This $12,277 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, Seattle Optical Assistant often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 67 statewide for Optical Assistant job salary. 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 $53,627 Seattle, WA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $61,021 Seattle, WA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $69,141 Seattle, WA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $73,298 Seattle, WA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $77,082 Seattle, WA July 01, 2026
25% $61,021 10% $53,627 90% $77,082 75% $73,298 $69,141 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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