How much does an Optical Assistant make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Optical Assistant in the United States is $27. While Salary.com is seeing that Optical Assistant salary in the US can go up to $32 or down to $21, but most earn between $24 and $30. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Assistant in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Optical Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $24 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $27 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $30 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Optical Assistant Salary $32 US April 01, 2025
25% $24 10% $21 90% $32 75% $30 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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27
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Optical Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Optical Assistant ranges from $24 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $24 to $30 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $27.
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