What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,157 for beginners, reaching about $57,199 at mid-level, and approach $87,462 for experts.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Assistant IV: $74,042; Administrative Assistant, Senior: $63,200; Senior Administrative Assistant: $63,143; Administrative Assistant III: $63,124; Administrative Assistant General Administrative: $54,797.

Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salary in Virginia

Q: What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant?

Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,966, California $49,776, Massachusetts $49,113. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant in Virginia is $45,444 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,243
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,016 to $51,620
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,984

10% $36,984

50% (Median) $45,444

90% $57,243

Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,620	$4,302	$993	$25
Average	$45,444	$3,787	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$41,016	$3,418	$789	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,157
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,681
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,199
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,168
Expert (over 8 years): $87,462

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant	less than 1 year	$44,157
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$49,681
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$57,199
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$76,168
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$87,462

How Do Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,966.
California: $49,776.
Massachusetts: $49,113.

District of Columbia $49,966 California $49,776 Massachusetts $49,113 Washington $48,932 New Jersey $48,914 Alaska $48,851 Connecticut $48,228 New York $47,976

Hawaii $47,168 Rhode Island $46,789 Maryland $46,532 Minnesota $46,180 Colorado $46,044 Illinois $45,999 Oregon $45,828 Delaware $45,701

New Hampshire $45,622 Virginia $45,444 Pennsylvania $44,925 Nevada $44,663 North Dakota $44,578 Michigan $44,442 Wisconsin $44,393 Vermont $44,293

Texas $44,018 Maine $44,000 Arizona $43,973 Ohio $43,941 Georgia $43,526 Indiana $43,318 Wyoming $43,278 Utah $43,215

Iowa $43,188 Kansas $42,971 Louisiana $42,908 North Carolina $42,885 Missouri $42,876 Florida $42,700 Montana $42,605 Nebraska $42,515

Kentucky $42,466 South Carolina $42,285 Tennessee $42,172 Idaho $42,127 New Mexico $41,798 Oklahoma $41,725 Alabama $41,459 South Dakota $41,012

Arkansas $40,769 West Virginia $40,638 Mississippi $40,245

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $41,793
Lambsburg: $41,882
Laurel Fork: $41,929

Ivanhoe, VA $41,793

Lambsburg, VA $41,882

Laurel Fork, VA $41,929

Marion, VA $41,575

Max Meadows, VA $41,859

Meadowview, VA $41,201

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,535

Rocky Gap, VA $41,558

Ruther Glen, VA $43,837

Sealston, VA $44,972

Sharps, VA $43,645

Spotsylvania, VA $44,247

Sparta, VA $44,015

Stafford, VA $46,270

Stratford, VA $44,499

Tappahannock, VA $43,915

Thornburg, VA $44,393

Unionville, VA $43,672

Village, VA $43,860

Warsaw, VA $44,015

Weems, VA $43,151

Sandy Point, VA $44,073

White Stone, VA $43,031

Wicomico Church, VA $43,345

Woodford, VA $44,212

Zacata, VA $44,361

Winchester, VA $44,152

Bentonville, VA $43,774

Berryville, VA $44,789

Boyce, VA $44,871

Brucetown, VA $44,182

Chester Gap, VA $44,610

Clear Brook, VA $43,960

Cross Junction, VA $42,534

Fishers Hill, VA $43,145

Flint Hill, VA $44,368

Front Royal, VA $44,393

Gore, VA $42,772

Hume, VA $44,967

Huntly, VA $44,442

Strasburg, VA $42,977

Linden, VA $45,077

Markham, VA $45,067

Maurertown, VA $42,392

Middletown, VA $43,816

Millwood, VA $44,791

Rileyville, VA $43,284

Earlysville, VA $42,649

Esmont, VA $42,255

Faber, VA $42,068

Fishersville, VA $42,459

Free Union, VA $42,579

Gordonsville, VA $43,025

Greenwood, VA $42,408

Ivy, VA $42,667

Keene, VA $42,425

Keswick, VA $42,752

Locust Dale, VA $43,218

Lovingston, VA $41,616

Lyndhurst, VA $41,930

Montpelier Station, VA $43,036

Nellysford, VA $41,979

North Garden, VA $42,384

Orange, VA $43,457

Palmyra, VA $42,770

Piney River, VA $41,423

Quinque, VA $42,758

Roseland, VA $41,582

Ruckersville, VA $42,740

Schuyler, VA $42,106

Shipman, VA $41,610

Somerset, VA $43,037

Stanardsville, VA $42,616

Troy, VA $42,817

Tyro, VA $41,695

Waynesboro, VA $42,524

White Hall, VA $42,600

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,204

Achilles, VA $42,547

Amelia Court House, VA $43,337

Ark, VA $42,818

Arvonia, VA $42,438

Ashland, VA $43,759

Aylett, VA $43,780

Barhamsville, VA $43,149

Beaumont, VA $43,327

Beaverdam, VA $43,755

Bena, VA $42,535

Bohannon, VA $42,709

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,714

Bruington, VA $43,692

Bumpass, VA $43,689

Cardinal, VA $42,728

Cartersville, VA $43,067

Charles City, VA $43,419

Christchurch, VA $43,065

Church View, VA $43,165

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,847

Columbia, VA $42,955

Crozier, VA $43,616

Cumberland, VA $42,716

Deltaville, VA $42,882

Diggs, VA $42,726

Redwood, VA $41,581

Rich Creek, VA $41,723

Ridgeway, VA $42,013

Riner, VA $41,719

Ripplemead, VA $41,610

Rocky Mount, VA $41,618

Salem, VA $41,415

Sandy Level, VA $41,707

Shawsville, VA $41,543

Spencer, VA $42,003

Staffordsville, VA $41,794

Stanleytown, VA $42,082

Stuart, VA $41,992

Thaxton, VA $41,493

Troutville, VA $41,478

Union Hall, VA $41,626

Vesta, VA $41,939

Villamont, VA $41,473

Vinton, VA $41,395

Wirtz, VA $41,498

Woolwine, VA $41,910

Bristol, VA $40,374

Abingdon, VA $40,973

Andover, VA $40,851

Appalachia, VA $40,851

Bee, VA $41,355

Ben Hur, VA $41,020

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,487

Birchleaf, VA $41,396

Blackwater, VA $40,537

Castlewood, VA $40,655

Cleveland, VA $41,149

Clinchco, VA $41,360

Clintwood, VA $41,313

Coeburn, VA $40,919

Damascus, VA $41,294

Dante, VA $41,151

Davenport, VA $41,436

Dryden, VA $40,619

Duffield, VA $40,275

Dungannon, VA $40,422

East Stone Gap, VA $40,572

Ewing, VA $41,539

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,164

Gate City, VA $39,889

Haysi, VA $41,597

Hiltons, VA $39,983

Honaker, VA $41,379

Jonesville, VA $41,120

Keokee, VA $40,739

Lebanon, VA $40,989

Mc Clure, VA $41,160

Mendota, VA $40,386

Nickelsville, VA $40,217

Nora, VA $41,051

Norton, VA $40,895

Pennington Gap, VA $40,729

Pound, VA $41,064

Rosedale, VA $41,333

Rose Hill, VA $41,466

Saint Charles, VA $40,969

Saint Paul, VA $40,915

Weber City, VA $39,767

Whitetop, VA $41,456

Wise, VA $41,004

Pulaski, VA $41,901

Atkins, VA $41,547

Austinville, VA $41,882

Barren Springs, VA $41,918

Bastian, VA $41,553

Bland, VA $41,650

Broadford, VA $41,509

Cana, VA $41,947

Ceres, VA $41,513

Chilhowie, VA $41,499

Cripple Creek, VA $41,687

Crockett, VA $41,677

Draper, VA $41,866

Dugspur, VA $41,896

Elk Creek, VA $41,657

Emory, VA $41,382

Fancy Gap, VA $41,910

Fries, VA $41,797

Galax, VA $41,865

Glade Spring, VA $41,299

Rural Retreat, VA $41,624

Saltville, VA $41,517

Speedwell, VA $41,651

Sugar Grove, VA $41,557

Tannersville, VA $41,484

Troutdale, VA $41,527

Willis, VA $41,874

Woodlawn, VA $41,891

Wytheville, VA $41,773

Staunton, VA $42,472

Augusta Springs, VA $42,293

Bacova, VA $42,094

Blue Grass, VA $42,111

Brownsburg, VA $41,859

Buena Vista, VA $41,516

Churchville, VA $42,591

Clifton Forge, VA $41,952

Covington, VA $41,725

Craigsville, VA $42,297

Crimora, VA $42,634

Deerfield, VA $42,331

Doe Hill, VA $42,295

Fairfield, VA $41,798

Fort Defiance, VA $42,665

Glen Wilton, VA $41,793

Goshen, VA $42,115

Greenville, VA $42,089

Grottoes, VA $42,674

Head Waters, VA $42,364

Hot Springs, VA $41,977

Iron Gate, VA $42,024

Lexington, VA $41,871

Low Moor, VA $41,926

Mc Dowell, VA $42,311

Middlebrook, VA $42,100

Millboro, VA $42,132

Mint Spring, VA $42,311

Montebello, VA $41,716

Monterey, VA $42,189

Mount Sidney, VA $42,684

Mustoe, VA $42,259

New Hope, VA $42,660

Port Republic, VA $42,651

Raphine, VA $41,910

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,952

Selma, VA $41,967

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,996

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,153

Swoope, VA $42,397

Verona, VA $42,685

Vesuvius, VA $41,622

Warm Springs, VA $42,107

West Augusta, VA $42,423

Weyers Cave, VA $42,695

Williamsville, VA $42,335

Lynchburg, VA $40,895

Altavista, VA $41,283

Alton, VA $42,185

Amherst, VA $41,173

Appomattox, VA $41,247

Bedford, VA $41,499

Big Island, VA $41,271

Blairs, VA $42,175

Brookneal, VA $41,447

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,319

Callands, VA $41,971

Chatham, VA $42,006

Clifford, VA $41,236

Clover, VA $42,082

Cluster Springs, VA $42,317

Coleman Falls, VA $41,064

Concord, VA $40,951

Crystal Hill, VA $42,017

Danville, VA $42,209

Hillsville, VA $41,947

Carson, VA $43,563

Hiwassee, VA $41,809

Independence, VA $41,664

Annandale, VA $49,573

Burke, VA $49,109

Dumfries, VA $47,671

Dunn Loring, VA $49,637

Fairfax, VA $48,895

Fairfax Station, VA $48,763

Falls Church, VA $49,680

Fort Belvoir, VA $49,080

Great Falls, VA $48,897

Greenway, VA $49,679

Lorton, VA $48,802

Merrifield, VA $49,523

Mc Lean, VA $49,675

West Mclean, VA $49,679

Mount Vernon, VA $49,264

Newington, VA $49,150

Dry Fork, VA $42,094

Brooke, VA $45,934

Evington, VA $41,122

Forest, VA $41,042

Gladstone, VA $41,283

Gladys, VA $41,284

Glasgow, VA $41,548

Goode, VA $41,178

Gretna, VA $41,706

Halifax, VA $42,173

Howardsville, VA $42,105

Hurt, VA $41,473

Java, VA $41,957

Ararat, VA $41,936

Axton, VA $42,066

Bassett, VA $42,035

Belspring, VA $41,817

Bent Mountain, VA $41,462

Blacksburg, VA $41,620

Blue Ridge, VA $41,448

Boones Mill, VA $41,433

Buchanan, VA $41,588

Callaway, VA $41,541

Christiansburg, VA $41,624

Cascade, VA $42,029

Catawba, VA $41,517

Check, VA $41,606

Claudville, VA $41,911

Cloverdale, VA $41,371

Collinsville, VA $42,175

Copper Hill, VA $41,551

Critz, VA $41,979

Daleville, VA $41,414

Dublin, VA $41,839

Eagle Rock, VA $41,708

Eggleston, VA $41,755

Elliston, VA $41,508

Ferrum, VA $41,774

Fieldale, VA $42,115

Fincastle, VA $41,543

Floyd, VA $41,777

Glade Hill, VA $41,591

Glen Lyn, VA $41,622

Goodview, VA $41,444

Hardy, VA $41,427

Henry, VA $41,836

Huddleston, VA $41,581

Keeling, VA $42,133

Chester, VA $43,767

Chesterfield, VA $43,741

Church Road, VA $43,597

Colonial Heights, VA $43,786

Courtland, VA $42,733

Dendron, VA $42,861

Dewitt, VA $43,457

Dinwiddie, VA $43,576

Disputanta, VA $43,612

Dolphin, VA $42,980

Drewryville, VA $42,640

Ebony, VA $42,346

Elberon, VA $42,685

Emporia, VA $42,736

Ford, VA $43,496

Franklin, VA $42,602

Freeman, VA $42,971

Gasburg, VA $42,437

Hopewell, VA $43,695

Ivor, VA $42,670

Jarratt, VA $43,105

Lawrenceville, VA $42,821

Mc Kenney, VA $43,344

Meredithville, VA $42,759

Newsoms, VA $42,461

Prince George, VA $43,736

Rawlings, VA $43,177

Sedley, VA $42,790

Skippers, VA $42,565

Spring Grove, VA $43,093

Stony Creek, VA $43,341

Surry, VA $42,580

Sussex, VA $43,244

Sutherland, VA $43,700

Valentines, VA $42,476

Wakefield, VA $42,845

Warfield, VA $43,212

Waverly, VA $43,182

White Plains, VA $42,453

Wilsons, VA $43,367

Yale, VA $43,069

Zuni, VA $42,654

Claremont, VA $43,151

Farmville, VA $42,342

Baskerville, VA $42,272

Indian Valley, VA $41,838

Mc Coy, VA $41,747

Martinsville, VA $42,105

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,950

Moneta, VA $41,512

Montvale, VA $41,512

Narrows, VA $41,748

Newbern, VA $41,784

New Castle, VA $41,545

Newport, VA $41,640

New River, VA $41,899

Oriskany, VA $41,626

Paint Bank, VA $41,560

Parrott, VA $41,767

Patrick Springs, VA $42,026

Pearisburg, VA $41,789

Pembroke, VA $41,788

Penhook, VA $41,729

Pilot, VA $41,639

Pittsville, VA $41,708

Radford, VA $41,852

Long Island, VA $41,440

Lowry, VA $41,256

Lynch Station, VA $41,445

Madison Heights, VA $40,896

Monroe, VA $41,100

Naruna, VA $41,315

Nathalie, VA $41,815

Natural Bridge, VA $41,679

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,499

Nelson, VA $42,381

Norwood, VA $41,441

Ringgold, VA $42,149

Rustburg, VA $40,990

Scottsburg, VA $42,230

Scottsville, VA $42,459

South Boston, VA $42,267

Spout Spring, VA $41,066

Sutherlin, VA $42,152

Sweet Briar, VA $41,017

Vernon Hill, VA $42,103

Virgilina, VA $42,281

Wingina, VA $41,687

Amonate, VA $41,594

Bandy, VA $41,503

Big Rock, VA $41,729

Bishop, VA $41,507

Bluefield, VA $41,635

Boissevain, VA $41,533

Breaks, VA $41,660

Burkes Garden, VA $41,549

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,610

Doran, VA $41,781

Falls Mills, VA $41,533

Grundy, VA $41,799

Horsepen, VA $41,523

Hurley, VA $41,584

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,610

Keen Mountain, VA $41,773

Mavisdale, VA $41,614

Maxie, VA $41,737

North Tazewell, VA $41,604

Oakwood, VA $41,796

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,683

Pocahontas, VA $41,547

Pounding Mill, VA $41,669

Raven, VA $41,762

Red Ash, VA $41,800

Richlands, VA $41,776

Rowe, VA $41,630

Shortt Gap, VA $41,723

Swords Creek, VA $41,618

Tazewell, VA $41,539

Vansant, VA $41,618

Whitewood, VA $41,623

Wolford, VA $41,631

Boydton, VA $42,363

Bracey, VA $42,471

Brodnax, VA $42,635

Buckingham, VA $41,889

Burkeville, VA $42,537

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,928

Chase City, VA $42,145

Clarksville, VA $42,438

Crewe, VA $42,808

Cullen, VA $41,803

Dillwyn, VA $42,307

Drakes Branch, VA $42,140

Dundas, VA $42,767

Evergreen, VA $41,287

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,140

Green Bay, VA $42,302

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,406

Kenbridge, VA $42,538

Keysville, VA $42,136

La Crosse, VA $42,406

Lunenburg, VA $42,216

Meherrin, VA $42,220

Nottoway, VA $42,743

Pamplin, VA $41,663

Phenix, VA $41,475

Prospect, VA $41,924

Randolph, VA $41,996

Red House, VA $41,353

Red Oak, VA $42,199

Rice, VA $42,591

Saxe, VA $42,108

Skipwith, VA $42,229

South Hill, VA $42,391

Victoria, VA $42,365

Wylliesburg, VA $42,161

Roanoke, VA $41,342

Wachapreague, VA $42,927

Wardtown, VA $42,843

Wattsville, VA $42,967

Willis Wharf, VA $42,914

Windsor, VA $42,549

Withams, VA $42,933

Norfolk, VA $42,330

Newport News, VA $42,425

Fort Eustis, VA $42,442

Hampton, VA $42,451

Fort Monroe, VA $42,428

Poquoson, VA $42,437

Yorktown, VA $42,487

Lackey, VA $42,504

Seaford, VA $42,453

Portsmouth, VA $42,342

Fort Lee, VA $43,783

Petersburg, VA $43,783

Virginia State University, VA $43,783

Alberta, VA $42,918

Ammon, VA $43,493

Blackstone, VA $43,125

Boykins, VA $42,512

Branchville, VA $42,410

Capron, VA $42,721

Round Hill, VA $45,902

Catharpin, VA $47,621

Delaplane, VA $45,421

Ashburn, VA $47,819

Chantilly, VA $48,322

Gainesville, VA $47,234

Hamilton, VA $46,520

Lincoln, VA $46,475

Sterling, VA $48,400

Haymarket, VA $47,189

Herndon, VA $48,579

Leesburg, VA $47,067

Lovettsville, VA $46,024

Nokesville, VA $47,292

Upperville, VA $45,572

Warrenton, VA $45,737

Reston, VA $48,858

Waterford, VA $46,444

The Plains, VA $46,574

Doswell, VA $43,774

Dutton, VA $42,838

Fork Union, VA $42,845

Foster, VA $42,700

Glen Allen, VA $43,873

Gloucester, VA $42,792

Gloucester Point, VA $42,533

Goochland, VA $43,394

Grimstead, VA $42,807

Gum Spring, VA $43,394

Gwynn, VA $42,807

Hadensville, VA $43,326

Hallieford, VA $42,794

Hanover, VA $43,782

Hardyville, VA $42,921

Hartfield, VA $42,936

Hayes, VA $42,560

Henrico, VA $43,905

Hudgins, VA $42,774

Jamaica, VA $43,308

Jamestown, VA $42,658

Jetersville, VA $42,840

Kents Store, VA $42,941

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,374

King William, VA $43,598

Lanexa, VA $43,306

Lightfoot, VA $42,867

Little Plymouth, VA $43,319

Locust Hill, VA $43,065

Louisa, VA $43,387

Macon, VA $43,436

Maidens, VA $43,559

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,702

Mannboro, VA $43,418

Manquin, VA $43,726

Maryus, VA $42,539

Mascot, VA $43,192

Mathews, VA $42,725

Burgess, VA $43,466

Accomac, VA $42,893

Assawoman, VA $42,910

Atlantic, VA $42,968

Battery Park, VA $42,431

Belle Haven, VA $42,868

Birdsnest, VA $42,787

Bloxom, VA $42,959

Cape Charles, VA $42,729

Capeville, VA $42,737

Carrollton, VA $42,426

Carrsville, VA $42,619

Cheriton, VA $42,733

Chesapeake, VA $42,442

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,995

Wallops Island, VA $42,964

Craddockville, VA $42,875

Davis Wharf, VA $42,866

Eastville, VA $42,749

Exmore, VA $42,850

Franktown, VA $42,802

Greenbackville, VA $43,093

Greenbush, VA $42,970

Hacksneck, VA $42,850

Hallwood, VA $42,947

Harborton, VA $42,956

Horntown, VA $43,020

Oak Hall, VA $42,932

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,521

Jamesville, VA $42,826

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,954

Keller, VA $42,902

Locustville, VA $42,901

Machipongo, VA $42,781

Mappsville, VA $42,938

Marionville, VA $42,780

Mears, VA $42,915

Melfa, VA $42,908

Modest Town, VA $43,019

Nassawadox, VA $42,825

Nelsonia, VA $43,022

New Church, VA $43,006

Onancock, VA $42,944

Onley, VA $42,897

Oyster, VA $42,743

Painter, VA $42,876

Parksley, VA $42,967

Pungoteague, VA $42,894

Quinby, VA $42,781

Rescue, VA $42,429

Sanford, VA $43,013

Saxis, VA $43,020

Seaview, VA $42,734

Smithfield, VA $42,475

Suffolk, VA $42,455

Tangier, VA $43,127

Tasley, VA $42,989

Temperanceville, VA $42,947

Townsend, VA $42,742

Virginia Beach, VA $43,007

Dulles, VA $48,871

Aldie, VA $47,329

Amissville, VA $45,026

Arcola, VA $47,803

Manassas, VA $47,882

Marshall, VA $45,687

Middleburg, VA $46,527

Catlett, VA $46,745

Centreville, VA $48,075

Clifton, VA $48,480

Orlean, VA $45,275

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,743

Paris, VA $45,275

Philomont, VA $46,389

Purcellville, VA $46,045

Bluemont, VA $45,429

Bristow, VA $47,510

Broad Run, VA $46,665

Calverton, VA $46,559

Casanova, VA $46,637

Rectortown, VA $45,630

Mechanicsville, VA $43,817

Midlothian, VA $43,750

Millers Tavern, VA $43,812

Mineral, VA $43,654

Moon, VA $42,744

Moseley, VA $43,605

New Canton, VA $42,660

New Kent, VA $43,577

New Point, VA $42,636

Newtown, VA $43,946

Norge, VA $42,930

North, VA $42,781

Oilville, VA $43,615

Onemo, VA $42,690

Ordinary, VA $42,597

Port Haywood, VA $42,630

Powhatan, VA $43,471

Providence Forge, VA $43,502

Quinton, VA $43,725

Rockville, VA $43,664

Ruthville, VA $43,412

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,806

Saluda, VA $43,082

Sandston, VA $43,827

Sandy Hook, VA $43,385

Schley, VA $42,698

Severn, VA $42,562

Shacklefords, VA $43,105

State Farm, VA $43,580

Stevensville, VA $43,476

Studley, VA $43,814

Susan, VA $42,647

Toano, VA $43,065

Topping, VA $43,026

Trevilians, VA $43,360

Richmond, VA $43,917

Urbanna, VA $43,231

Wake, VA $42,961

Walkerton, VA $43,538

Ware Neck, VA $42,715

Water View, VA $43,222

West Point, VA $43,371

White Marsh, VA $42,644

Wicomico, VA $42,569

Williamsburg, VA $42,642

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,797

Montpelier, VA $43,599

Oakton, VA $49,009

Occoquan, VA $48,648

Quantico, VA $47,031

Springfield, VA $49,445

Triangle, VA $47,371

Vienna, VA $49,444

Woodbridge, VA $48,296

Arlington, VA $49,693

Fort Myer, VA $49,694

Mattaponi, VA $43,209

Dhs, VA $49,694

Fort Valley, VA $42,962

Star Tannery, VA $42,542

Stephens City, VA $44,169

Stephenson, VA $44,198

Toms Brook, VA $42,938

White Post, VA $44,549

Woodstock, VA $42,583

Culpeper, VA $43,990

Aroda, VA $42,912

Banco, VA $43,058

Bealeton, VA $45,542

Boston, VA $43,873

Brandy Station, VA $44,761

Brightwood, VA $43,276

Castleton, VA $44,356

Elkwood, VA $44,702

Etlan, VA $43,177

Goldvein, VA $45,744

Graves Mill, VA $42,854

Haywood, VA $43,265

Hood, VA $42,584

Jeffersonton, VA $45,260

Leon, VA $43,459

Lignum, VA $44,444

Madison, VA $42,850

Midland, VA $45,996

Mitchells, VA $43,639

Oakpark, VA $43,122

Pratts, VA $42,845

Radiant, VA $43,004

Rapidan, VA $43,392

Remington, VA $45,180

Reva, VA $43,507

Richardsville, VA $44,815

Rixeyville, VA $44,699

Rochelle, VA $42,832

Somerville, VA $46,084

Sperryville, VA $43,465

Stevensburg, VA $44,533

Sumerduck, VA $45,193

Syria, VA $42,688

Viewtown, VA $44,728

Washington, VA $44,227

Wolftown, VA $42,587

Woodville, VA $43,894

Harrisonburg, VA $42,761

Basye, VA $42,419

Bergton, VA $42,288

Bridgewater, VA $42,681

Broadway, VA $42,549

Criders, VA $42,364

Dayton, VA $42,535

Edinburg, VA $42,491

Elkton, VA $42,619

Alexandria, VA $49,688

Fredericksburg, VA $45,021

Bowling Green, VA $44,147

Burr Hill, VA $44,153

Callao, VA $43,899

Caret, VA $44,422

Center Cross, VA $43,666

Champlain, VA $44,321

Coles Point, VA $44,487

Colonial Beach, VA $44,737

Corbin, VA $44,460

Dahlgren, VA $46,204

Dogue, VA $44,707

Dunnsville, VA $43,823

Edwardsville, VA $43,522

Farnham, VA $43,651

Garrisonville, VA $46,583

Hague, VA $44,165

Hartwood, VA $45,151

Haynesville, VA $44,129

Heathsville, VA $43,481

Hustle, VA $44,347

Irvington, VA $43,133

Jersey, VA $44,768

Kilmarnock, VA $43,170

King George, VA $45,467

Kinsale, VA $44,080

Ladysmith, VA $43,892

Lancaster, VA $43,275

Laneview, VA $43,380

Lively, VA $43,315

Locust Grove, VA $44,166

Loretto, VA $44,356

Lottsburg, VA $43,817

Merry Point, VA $43,207

Milford, VA $43,985

Mollusk, VA $43,223

Montross, VA $44,454

Morattico, VA $43,448

Mount Holly, VA $44,306

Ninde, VA $45,568

Nuttsville, VA $43,405

Oldhams, VA $44,044

Ophelia, VA $43,489

Partlow, VA $44,273

Port Royal, VA $44,344

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,353

Reedville, VA $43,456

Rhoadesville, VA $43,749

Rollins Fork, VA $44,735

Fulks Run, VA $42,443

Hinton, VA $42,404

Keezletown, VA $42,610

Lacey Spring, VA $42,632

Linville, VA $42,610

Luray, VA $42,746

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,660

Mount Crawford, VA $42,661

Mount Jackson, VA $42,522

Mount Solon, VA $42,527

New Market, VA $42,620

Orkney Springs, VA $42,430

Penn Laird, VA $42,679

Quicksburg, VA $42,564

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,656

Shenandoah, VA $42,634

Singers Glen, VA $42,607

Stanley, VA $42,638

Timberville, VA $42,627

Charlottesville, VA $42,703

Afton, VA $42,230

Arrington, VA $41,391

Barboursville, VA $42,869

Batesville, VA $42,602

Covesville, VA $42,234

Crozet, VA $42,622

Dyke, VA $42,601

Ruby, VA $46,361

Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$54,533	$26.0	20%
Financial Services	$54,533	$26.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,533	$26.0	20%
Software & Networking	$54,533	$26.0	20%
Telecom	$54,533	$26.0	20%

Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,016

Average $45,444/year

$51,620

$3,418

Average $3,787/month

$4,302

$789

Average $874/week

$993

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,620	$4,302	$993	$25
Average	$45,444	$3,787	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$41,016	$3,418	$789	$20

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