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Ophthalmic assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Ophthalmic Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.70
Average $21.70
Low $15.63
High $30.13

The average salary for a ophthalmic assistant is $21.70 per hour in the United States. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Ophthalmic Assistant job openings in United States

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Ophthalmic Technical Assistant...
Tampa General Hospital3.9out of 5 stars.
Tampa, FL
$45,822.40 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Ophthalmic Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fusion Staffing
 
$99,018per year
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Soloh Partners Inc.
 
$89,440per year
Amery Hospital & Clinic
 
$87,391per year
Triage Staffing
 
$83,420per year
Greenstaff Medical
 
$83,408per year
ATX
 
$81,900per year

Highest paying cities for Ophthalmic Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $25.31 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $24.23 per hour
  3. West Hartford, CT
    $23.37 per hour
  4. Katy, TX
    $22.78 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $21.84 per hour

Where can an Ophthalmic Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Ophthalmic Assistants in different locations
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