What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology'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 Staff-ophthalmology?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Staff-ophthalmology roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Staff-ophthalmology's salary?

An Assistant Staff-ophthalmology's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,011 for beginners, reaching about $53,124 at mid-level, and approach $81,231 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology?

Assistant Staff-ophthalmology salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Staff-ophthalmology roles are District of Columbia $50,455, California $50,263, Massachusetts $49,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Assistant Staff-ophthalmology Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology in New Mexico is $42,206 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,165
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,093 to $47,943
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,349

10% $34,349

50% (Median) $42,206

90% $53,165

Assistant Staff-ophthalmology Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,943	$3,995	$922	$23
Average	$42,206	$3,517	$812	$20
25th Percentile	$38,093	$3,174	$733	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Staff-ophthalmology Salaries

An Assistant Staff-ophthalmology'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 Staff-ophthalmology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology'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): $41,011
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,141
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,124
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,742
Expert (over 8 years): $81,231

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Staff-ophthalmology	less than 1 year	$41,011
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$46,141
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$53,124
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$70,742
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$81,231

How Do Assistant Staff-ophthalmology 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 Staff-ophthalmologies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,455.
California: $50,263.
Massachusetts: $49,593.

District of Columbia $50,455 California $50,263 Massachusetts $49,593 Washington $49,411 New Jersey $49,393 Alaska $49,329 Connecticut $48,700 New York $48,445

Hawaii $47,629 Rhode Island $47,246 Maryland $46,987 Minnesota $46,631 Colorado $46,495 Illinois $46,449 Oregon $46,276 Delaware $46,148

New Hampshire $46,068 Virginia $45,888 Pennsylvania $45,364 Nevada $45,100 North Dakota $45,014 Michigan $44,877 Wisconsin $44,827 Vermont $44,726

Texas $44,448 Maine $44,430 Arizona $44,403 Ohio $44,371 Georgia $43,952 Indiana $43,742 Wyoming $43,701 Utah $43,637

Iowa $43,610 Kansas $43,391 Louisiana $43,327 North Carolina $43,305 Missouri $43,296 Florida $43,118 Montana $43,022 Nebraska $42,931

Kentucky $42,881 South Carolina $42,699 Tennessee $42,585 Idaho $42,539 New Mexico $42,206 Oklahoma $42,134 Alabama $41,865 South Dakota $41,414

Arkansas $41,167 West Virginia $41,035 Mississippi $40,639

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Staff-ophthalmology

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: $42,656
Belen: $42,418
Bernalillo: $42,731

Algodones, NM $42,656

Belen, NM $42,418

Bernalillo, NM $42,731

Bluewater, NM $41,834

Bosque, NM $42,107

Casa Blanca, NM $42,202

Cedar Crest, NM $42,767

Cedarvale, NM $41,090

Cerrillos, NM $42,687

Claunch, NM $40,938

Coyote, NM $42,058

Cuba, NM $41,990

Cubero, NM $42,295

Edgewood, NM $42,576

Estancia, NM $42,068

Gallina, NM $41,838

Counselor, NM $41,864

Grants, NM $41,786

Milan, NM $41,954

Isleta, NM $42,805

Jarales, NM $42,377

Jemez Pueblo, NM $42,451

Jemez Springs, NM $42,320

Laguna, NM $42,502

La Jara, NM $41,944

La Joya, NM $41,846

Lindrith, NM $41,796

Los Lunas, NM $42,643

Mcintosh, NM $42,300

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $42,018

Moriarty, NM $42,158

Mountainair, NM $41,703

Nageezi, NM $41,808

New Laguna, NM $42,275

Paguate, NM $42,304

Pena Blanca, NM $42,776

Peralta, NM $42,710

Placitas, NM $42,732

Ponderosa, NM $42,397

Prewitt, NM $41,821

Regina, NM $41,851

Sandia Park, NM $42,659

Corrales, NM $42,820

San Fidel, NM $42,047

San Rafael, NM $41,868

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $42,660

San Ysidro, NM $42,602

Stanley, NM $42,152

Tijeras, NM $42,665

Tome, NM $42,586

Torreon, NM $42,444

Veguita, NM $42,103

Willard, NM $41,628

Youngsville, NM $42,070

Bosque Farms, NM $42,789

Clines Corners, NM $41,897

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $42,692

Cochiti Lake, NM $42,748

Albuquerque, NM $42,844

Kirtland Afb, NM $42,844

Rio Rancho, NM $42,774

Gallup, NM $41,882

Brimhall, NM $41,764

Church Rock, NM $41,783

Continental Divide, NM $41,754

Crownpoint, NM $41,788

Fence Lake, NM $41,602

Fort Wingate, NM $41,769

Gamerco, NM $41,839

Mentmore, NM $41,774

Mexican Springs, NM $41,769

Ramah, NM $41,692

Rehoboth, NM $41,797

Thoreau, NM $41,799

Tohatchi, NM $41,761

Vanderwagen, NM $41,769

Zuni, NM $41,759

Navajo, NM $41,816

Jamestown, NM $41,712

Pinehill, NM $41,660

Sheep Springs, NM $41,806

Smith Lake, NM $41,962

Yatahey, NM $41,791

Farmington, NM $41,992

Aztec, NM $42,069

Blanco, NM $41,873

Bloomfield, NM $41,823

Flora Vista, NM $42,035

Fruitland, NM $41,772

Kirtland, NM $42,036

La Plata, NM $42,051

Navajo Dam, NM $42,032

Shiprock, NM $41,974

Waterflow, NM $41,952

Newcomb, NM $41,780

Sanostee, NM $41,807

Santa Fe, NM $43,063

Abiquiu, NM $41,885

Alcalde, NM $42,615

Amalia, NM $41,821

Arroyo Hondo, NM $41,763

Arroyo Seco, NM $41,811

Canjilon, NM $41,756

Canones, NM $42,136

Carson, NM $41,923

Cebolla, NM $41,780

Cerro, NM $41,793

Chama, NM $41,964

Chamisal, NM $42,502

Chimayo, NM $42,800

Cordova, NM $42,728

Costilla, NM $41,997

Taos Ski Valley, NM $41,678

Dixon, NM $42,461

Dulce, NM $41,963

El Prado, NM $41,848

El Rito, NM $42,040

Embudo, NM $42,243

Espanola, NM $42,748

Glorieta, NM $42,897

Hernandez, NM $42,351

Ilfeld, NM $42,501

La Madera, NM $41,966

Lamy, NM $42,734

Llano, NM $42,416

Los Alamos, NM $42,835

White Rock, NM $42,916

Medanales, NM $42,398

Ojo Caliente, NM $42,149

Los Ojos, NM $41,861

Pecos, NM $42,764

Penasco, NM $42,258

Petaca, NM $41,717

Questa, NM $41,837

Ranchos De Taos, NM $42,057

Red River, NM $41,718

Ribera, NM $41,986

Rowe, NM $42,541

San Cristobal, NM $41,716

San Jose, NM $42,437

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $42,644

Santa Cruz, NM $42,786

Serafina, NM $41,880

Taos, NM $41,824

Tererro, NM $42,900

Tesuque, NM $43,063

Tierra Amarilla, NM $41,824

Trampas, NM $42,223

Tres Piedras, NM $41,706

Truchas, NM $42,608

Vadito, NM $42,202

Valdez, NM $41,748

Vallecitos, NM $41,715

Velarde, NM $42,397

Villanueva, NM $41,905

Spaceport City, NM $41,050

Las Vegas, NM $41,549

Angel Fire, NM $41,672

Anton Chico, NM $41,477

Buena Vista, NM $41,858

Chacon, NM $41,888

Cimarron, NM $41,607

Cleveland, NM $42,185

Eagle Nest, NM $41,638

Guadalupita, NM $41,824

Holman, NM $42,078

La Loma, NM $41,408

Maxwell, NM $41,621

Miami, NM $41,531

Mills, NM $41,383

Montezuma, NM $42,399

Mora, NM $42,244

Mosquero, NM $41,347

Ocate, NM $41,576

Ojo Feliz, NM $41,686

Rainsville, NM $41,868

Raton, NM $41,726

Rociada, NM $42,421

Roy, NM $41,393

Sapello, NM $42,052

Solano, NM $41,342

Springer, NM $41,513

Ute Park, NM $41,626

Valmora, NM $41,514

Wagon Mound, NM $41,467

Watrous, NM $41,528

Socorro, NM $41,432

Aragon, NM $41,558

Datil, NM $41,386

Lemitar, NM $41,625

Luna, NM $41,631

Magdalena, NM $41,389

Pie Town, NM $41,527

Polvadera, NM $41,725

Quemado, NM $41,614

Reserve, NM $41,539

San Acacia, NM $41,794

San Antonio, NM $41,203

Truth Or Consequences, NM $41,194

Arrey, NM $41,188

Caballo, NM $41,216

Derry, NM $41,006

Elephant Butte, NM $41,301

Garfield, NM $40,887

Hatch, NM $40,232

Monticello, NM $41,192

Rincon, NM $40,000

Salem, NM $40,760

Williamsburg, NM $41,246

Winston, NM $41,222

Las Cruces, NM $39,477

White Sands Missile Range, NM $39,606

Santa Teresa, NM $39,894

Playas, NM $41,385

Animas, NM $41,486

Anthony, NM $39,885

Arenas Valley, NM $41,413

Bayard, NM $41,375

Berino, NM $39,704

Buckhorn, NM $41,418

Santa Clara, NM $41,447

Chamberino, NM $39,745

Cliff, NM $41,370

Columbus, NM $41,259

Deming, NM $41,268

Dona Ana, NM $39,478

Fairacres, NM $39,596

Faywood, NM $41,249

Fort Bayard, NM $41,408

Gila, NM $41,309

Glenwood, NM $41,341

Hachita, NM $41,259

Hanover, NM $41,267

Hillsboro, NM $41,183

Hurley, NM $41,347

La Mesa, NM $40,232

Lordsburg, NM $41,354

Mesilla, NM $39,478

Mesilla Park, NM $39,482

Mesquite, NM $39,516

Mimbres, NM $41,300

Mule Creek, NM $41,412

Organ, NM $39,502

Pinos Altos, NM $41,369

Radium Springs, NM $39,494

Redrock, NM $41,264

Rodeo, NM $41,539

San Miguel, NM $39,501

Silver City, NM $41,369

Sunland Park, NM $39,682

Tyrone, NM $41,492

Vado, NM $39,532

Chaparral, NM $40,030

Clovis, NM $41,290

Cannon Afb, NM $41,199

Broadview, NM $41,170

Causey, NM $41,099

Crossroads, NM $41,002

Dora, NM $41,197

Elida, NM $41,026

Floyd, NM $41,126

Fort Sumner, NM $41,092

Grady, NM $41,209

House, NM $41,176

Kenna, NM $41,026

Lingo, NM $41,096

Melrose, NM $41,183

Milnesand, NM $41,010

Pep, NM $41,066

Portales, NM $41,216

Rogers, NM $41,077

Saint Vrain, NM $41,209

Taiban, NM $41,078

Texico, NM $41,225

Yeso, NM $40,929

Roswell, NM $40,977

Artesia, NM $41,058

Caprock, NM $40,974

Carlsbad, NM $41,085

Dexter, NM $41,006

Eunice, NM $41,121

Hagerman, NM $41,026

Hobbs, NM $41,181

Hope, NM $40,876

Jal, NM $41,073

Lake Arthur, NM $40,958

Lakewood, NM $41,019

Loco Hills, NM $41,095

Loving, NM $41,074

Lovington, NM $41,142

Mcdonald, NM $41,029

Malaga, NM $41,034

Maljamar, NM $40,994

Monument, NM $41,090

Tatum, NM $41,056

Whites City, NM $41,125

Carrizozo, NM $40,782

Alamogordo, NM $40,653

Alto, NM $40,788

Bent, NM $40,660

Capitan, NM $40,694

Cloudcroft, NM $40,656

Corona, NM $40,960

Encino, NM $41,289

Fort Stanton, NM $40,711

Glencoe, NM $40,682

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $40,648

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $40,648

Hondo, NM $40,719

La Luz, NM $40,648

Lincoln, NM $40,601

Mayhill, NM $40,740

Mescalero, NM $40,666

Nogal, NM $40,841

Orogrande, NM $40,669

Picacho, NM $40,710

Pinon, NM $40,864

Ruidoso, NM $40,866

Ruidoso Downs, NM $40,810

Sacramento, NM $40,684

San Patricio, NM $40,733

Sunspot, NM $40,648

Timberon, NM $40,736

Tinnie, NM $40,687

Tularosa, NM $40,675

Vaughn, NM $41,122

Weed, NM $40,735

Tucumcari, NM $41,327

Amistad, NM $41,273

Bard, NM $41,207

Capulin, NM $41,674

Clayton, NM $41,353

Conchas Dam, NM $41,391

Cuervo, NM $41,192

Des Moines, NM $41,509

Folsom, NM $41,574

Garita, NM $41,311

Gladstone, NM $41,394

Grenville, NM $41,387

Logan, NM $41,325

Mcalister, NM $41,197

Nara Visa, NM $41,227

Newkirk, NM $41,273

Quay, NM $41,296

San Jon, NM $41,252

Santa Rosa, NM $41,296

Sedan, NM $41,311

Trementina, NM $41,309

Assistant Staff-ophthalmology Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Staff-ophthalmology 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, Assistant Staff-ophthalmology positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Staff-ophthalmology as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$50,648	$24.0	20%
Financial Services	$50,648	$24.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$50,648	$24.0	20%
Software & Networking	$50,648	$24.0	20%
Telecom	$50,648	$24.0	20%

Assistant Staff-ophthalmology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Staff-ophthalmology'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.

$38,093

Average $42,206/year

$47,943

$3,174

Average $3,517/month

$3,995

$733

Average $812/week

$922

$18

Average $20/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,943	$3,995	$922	$23
Average	$42,206	$3,517	$812	$20
25th Percentile	$38,093	$3,174	$733	$18

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