What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Optical Manager'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 Assistant Optical Manager?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Optical Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Optical Manager's salary?

An Assistant Optical Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,535 for beginners, reaching about $45,668 at mid-level, and approach $47,355 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Optical Manager?

Assistant Optical Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Optical Manager roles are District of Columbia $55,778, California $55,567, Massachusetts $54,826. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Optical Manager roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Optical Manager level roles vary by specialization: Target Optical Assistant Manager: $136,237; Optical Manager Sams Optical: $130,225; Assistant Optical Engineer: $89,907; Optical General Manager: $81,731; Optical Office Manager: $80,444.

Assistant Optical Manager Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Optical Manager make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Optical Manager in New Mexico is $46,660 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Assistant Optical Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,308
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,051 to $53,804
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,854

10% $37,854

50% (Median) $46,660

90% $60,308

Assistant Optical Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,804	$4,484	$1,035	$26
Average	$46,660	$3,888	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,051	$3,504	$809	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Optical Manager Salaries

An Assistant Optical Manager'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 Assistant Optical Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Optical Manager'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): $44,535
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,726
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,668
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,156
Expert (over 8 years): $47,355

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Optical Manager	less than 1 year	$44,535
Early Career Level Assistant Optical Manager	1-2 years	$44,726
Mid-Level Level Assistant Optical Manager	2-4 years	$45,668
Senior-Level Level Assistant Optical Manager	5-8 years	$47,156
Expert Level Assistant Optical Manager	over 8 years	$47,355

How Do Assistant Optical Manager 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 Assistant Optical Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,778.
California: $55,567.
Massachusetts: $54,826.

District of Columbia $55,778 California $55,567 Massachusetts $54,826 Washington $54,625 New Jersey $54,604 Alaska $54,534 Connecticut $53,839 New York $53,557

Hawaii $52,655 Rhode Island $52,232 Maryland $51,945 Minnesota $51,552 Colorado $51,400 Illinois $51,350 Oregon $51,159 Delaware $51,018

New Hampshire $50,929 Virginia $50,730 Pennsylvania $50,151 Nevada $49,859 North Dakota $49,763 Michigan $49,612 Wisconsin $49,557 Vermont $49,446

Texas $49,139 Maine $49,118 Arizona $49,088 Ohio $49,053 Georgia $48,589 Indiana $48,358 Wyoming $48,312 Utah $48,242

Iowa $48,212 Kansas $47,970 Louisiana $47,899 North Carolina $47,874 Missouri $47,864 Florida $47,667 Montana $47,562 Nebraska $47,461

Kentucky $47,406 South Carolina $47,204 Tennessee $47,078 Idaho $47,028 New Mexico $46,660 Oklahoma $46,579 Alabama $46,282 South Dakota $45,783

Arkansas $45,511 West Virginia $45,365 Mississippi $44,927

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Optical Manager

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:

Algodones: $47,157
Belen: $46,894
Bernalillo: $47,240

Algodones, NM $47,157

Belen, NM $46,894

Bernalillo, NM $47,240

Bluewater, NM $46,248

Bosque, NM $46,550

Casa Blanca, NM $46,655

Cedar Crest, NM $47,280

Cedarvale, NM $45,426

Cerrillos, NM $47,191

Claunch, NM $45,257

Coyote, NM $46,496

Cuba, NM $46,421

Cubero, NM $46,758

Edgewood, NM $47,068

Estancia, NM $46,507

Gallina, NM $46,252

Counselor, NM $46,281

Grants, NM $46,195

Milan, NM $46,380

Isleta, NM $47,321

Jarales, NM $46,849

Jemez Pueblo, NM $46,930

Jemez Springs, NM $46,785

Laguna, NM $46,987

La Jara, NM $46,369

La Joya, NM $46,262

Lindrith, NM $46,206

Los Lunas, NM $47,143

Mcintosh, NM $46,763

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $46,452

Moriarty, NM $46,606

Mountainair, NM $46,103

Nageezi, NM $46,220

New Laguna, NM $46,735

Paguate, NM $46,767

Pena Blanca, NM $47,290

Peralta, NM $47,217

Placitas, NM $47,241

Ponderosa, NM $46,870

Prewitt, NM $46,234

Regina, NM $46,266

Sandia Park, NM $47,161

Corrales, NM $47,339

San Fidel, NM $46,484

San Rafael, NM $46,286

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $47,161

San Ysidro, NM $47,098

Stanley, NM $46,599

Tijeras, NM $47,167

Tome, NM $47,080

Torreon, NM $46,923

Veguita, NM $46,546

Willard, NM $46,020

Youngsville, NM $46,509

Bosque Farms, NM $47,304

Clines Corners, NM $46,318

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $47,197

Cochiti Lake, NM $47,258

Albuquerque, NM $47,365

Kirtland Afb, NM $47,365

Rio Rancho, NM $47,288

Gallup, NM $46,301

Brimhall, NM $46,170

Church Rock, NM $46,192

Continental Divide, NM $46,159

Crownpoint, NM $46,197

Fence Lake, NM $45,991

Fort Wingate, NM $46,176

Gamerco, NM $46,253

Mentmore, NM $46,182

Mexican Springs, NM $46,176

Ramah, NM $46,092

Rehoboth, NM $46,207

Thoreau, NM $46,210

Tohatchi, NM $46,167

Vanderwagen, NM $46,176

Zuni, NM $46,165

Navajo, NM $46,228

Jamestown, NM $46,113

Pinehill, NM $46,056

Sheep Springs, NM $46,217

Smith Lake, NM $46,389

Yatahey, NM $46,200

Farmington, NM $46,423

Aztec, NM $46,508

Blanco, NM $46,291

Bloomfield, NM $46,236

Flora Vista, NM $46,470

Fruitland, NM $46,180

Kirtland, NM $46,471

La Plata, NM $46,488

Navajo Dam, NM $46,467

Shiprock, NM $46,402

Waterflow, NM $46,379

Newcomb, NM $46,189

Sanostee, NM $46,218

Santa Fe, NM $47,607

Abiquiu, NM $46,305

Alcalde, NM $47,111

Amalia, NM $46,234

Arroyo Hondo, NM $46,169

Arroyo Seco, NM $46,223

Canjilon, NM $46,162

Canones, NM $46,582

Carson, NM $46,346

Cebolla, NM $46,189

Cerro, NM $46,202

Chama, NM $46,391

Chamisal, NM $46,986

Chimayo, NM $47,316

Cordova, NM $47,236

Costilla, NM $46,428

Taos Ski Valley, NM $46,076

Dixon, NM $46,942

Dulce, NM $46,390

El Prado, NM $46,263

El Rito, NM $46,476

Embudo, NM $46,700

Espanola, NM $47,259

Glorieta, NM $47,424

Hernandez, NM $46,820

Ilfeld, NM $46,986

La Madera, NM $46,394

Lamy, NM $47,243

Llano, NM $46,891

Los Alamos, NM $47,355

White Rock, NM $47,444

Medanales, NM $46,872

Ojo Caliente, NM $46,596

Los Ojos, NM $46,278

Pecos, NM $47,276

Penasco, NM $46,717

Petaca, NM $46,119

Questa, NM $46,251

Ranchos De Taos, NM $46,495

Red River, NM $46,119

Ribera, NM $46,416

Rowe, NM $47,030

San Cristobal, NM $46,118

San Jose, NM $46,914

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $47,144

Santa Cruz, NM $47,300

Serafina, NM $46,299

Taos, NM $46,237

Tererro, NM $47,427

Tesuque, NM $47,607

Tierra Amarilla, NM $46,237

Trampas, NM $46,679

Tres Piedras, NM $46,106

Truchas, NM $47,104

Vadito, NM $46,655

Valdez, NM $46,153

Vallecitos, NM $46,116

Velarde, NM $46,870

Villanueva, NM $46,326

Spaceport City, NM $45,382

Las Vegas, NM $45,933

Angel Fire, NM $46,069

Anton Chico, NM $45,854

Buena Vista, NM $46,275

Chacon, NM $46,308

Cimarron, NM $45,997

Cleveland, NM $46,636

Eagle Nest, NM $46,032

Guadalupita, NM $46,237

Holman, NM $46,517

La Loma, NM $45,777

Maxwell, NM $46,013

Miami, NM $45,913

Mills, NM $45,750

Montezuma, NM $46,873

Mora, NM $46,702

Mosquero, NM $45,710

Ocate, NM $45,963

Ojo Feliz, NM $46,084

Rainsville, NM $46,286

Raton, NM $46,128

Rociada, NM $46,897

Roy, NM $45,760

Sapello, NM $46,490

Solano, NM $45,704

Springer, NM $45,893

Ute Park, NM $46,019

Valmora, NM $45,895

Wagon Mound, NM $45,842

Watrous, NM $45,910

Socorro, NM $45,804

Aragon, NM $45,943

Datil, NM $45,753

Lemitar, NM $46,017

Luna, NM $46,024

Magdalena, NM $45,757

Pie Town, NM $45,909

Polvadera, NM $46,128

Quemado, NM $46,005

Reserve, NM $45,922

San Acacia, NM $46,204

San Antonio, NM $45,551

Truth Or Consequences, NM $45,541

Arrey, NM $45,533

Caballo, NM $45,565

Derry, NM $45,333

Elephant Butte, NM $45,659

Garfield, NM $45,201

Hatch, NM $44,477

Monticello, NM $45,539

Rincon, NM $44,221

Salem, NM $45,060

Williamsburg, NM $45,598

Winston, NM $45,572

Las Cruces, NM $43,642

White Sands Missile Range, NM $43,785

Santa Teresa, NM $44,104

Playas, NM $45,752

Animas, NM $45,864

Anthony, NM $44,093

Arenas Valley, NM $45,783

Bayard, NM $45,741

Berino, NM $43,893

Buckhorn, NM $45,788

Santa Clara, NM $45,821

Chamberino, NM $43,939

Cliff, NM $45,735

Columbus, NM $45,612

Deming, NM $45,623

Dona Ana, NM $43,644

Fairacres, NM $43,774

Faywood, NM $45,601

Fort Bayard, NM $45,777

Gila, NM $45,667

Glenwood, NM $45,703

Hachita, NM $45,612

Hanover, NM $45,622

Hillsboro, NM $45,528

Hurley, NM $45,710

La Mesa, NM $44,477

Lordsburg, NM $45,718

Mesilla, NM $43,643

Mesilla Park, NM $43,648

Mesquite, NM $43,685

Mimbres, NM $45,658

Mule Creek, NM $45,781

Organ, NM $43,670

Pinos Altos, NM $45,734

Radium Springs, NM $43,661

Redrock, NM $45,618

Rodeo, NM $45,922

San Miguel, NM $43,668

Silver City, NM $45,734

Sunland Park, NM $43,869

Tyrone, NM $45,870

Vado, NM $43,703

Chaparral, NM $44,254

Clovis, NM $45,647

Cannon Afb, NM $45,546

Broadview, NM $45,514

Causey, NM $45,436

Crossroads, NM $45,328

Dora, NM $45,544

Elida, NM $45,355

Floyd, NM $45,465

Fort Sumner, NM $45,428

Grady, NM $45,557

House, NM $45,521

Kenna, NM $45,355

Lingo, NM $45,433

Melrose, NM $45,528

Milnesand, NM $45,337

Pep, NM $45,399

Portales, NM $45,565

Rogers, NM $45,412

Saint Vrain, NM $45,558

Taiban, NM $45,413

Texico, NM $45,575

Yeso, NM $45,248

Roswell, NM $45,300

Artesia, NM $45,390

Caprock, NM $45,298

Carlsbad, NM $45,420

Dexter, NM $45,332

Eunice, NM $45,460

Hagerman, NM $45,355

Hobbs, NM $45,526

Hope, NM $45,189

Jal, NM $45,407

Lake Arthur, NM $45,280

Lakewood, NM $45,348

Loco Hills, NM $45,431

Loving, NM $45,408

Lovington, NM $45,483

Mcdonald, NM $45,359

Malaga, NM $45,364

Maljamar, NM $45,319

Monument, NM $45,426

Tatum, NM $45,388

Whites City, NM $45,464

Carrizozo, NM $45,086

Alamogordo, NM $44,942

Alto, NM $45,092

Bent, NM $44,951

Capitan, NM $44,987

Cloudcroft, NM $44,946

Corona, NM $45,282

Encino, NM $45,645

Fort Stanton, NM $45,007

Glencoe, NM $44,974

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $44,937

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $44,937

Hondo, NM $45,016

La Luz, NM $44,937

Lincoln, NM $44,885

Mayhill, NM $45,039

Mescalero, NM $44,957

Nogal, NM $45,150

Orogrande, NM $44,960

Picacho, NM $45,006

Pinon, NM $45,175

Ruidoso, NM $45,178

Ruidoso Downs, NM $45,116

Sacramento, NM $44,977

San Patricio, NM $45,031

Sunspot, NM $44,937

Timberon, NM $45,034

Tinnie, NM $44,980

Tularosa, NM $44,967

Vaughn, NM $45,461

Weed, NM $45,033

Tucumcari, NM $45,687

Amistad, NM $45,628

Bard, NM $45,555

Capulin, NM $46,071

Clayton, NM $45,717

Conchas Dam, NM $45,758

Cuervo, NM $45,538

Des Moines, NM $45,889

Folsom, NM $45,960

Garita, NM $45,670

Gladstone, NM $45,762

Grenville, NM $45,754

Logan, NM $45,686

Mcalister, NM $45,544

Nara Visa, NM $45,577

Newkirk, NM $45,628

Quay, NM $45,654

San Jon, NM $45,605

Santa Rosa, NM $45,654

Sedan, NM $45,670

Trementina, NM $45,668

Assistant Optical Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Optical Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Optical Manager positions in Media typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Optical Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Optical Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$55,992	$27.0	20%

Assistant Optical Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Optical Manager'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.

$42,051

Average $46,660/year

$53,804

$3,504

Average $3,888/month

$4,484

$809

Average $897/week

$1,035

$20

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,804	$4,484	$1,035	$26
Average	$46,660	$3,888	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,051	$3,504	$809	$20

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