How much does an optometric assistant make?

An optometric assistant is classified as a medical assistant and earns an average income of $29,370 per year as of March 2014, not including other potential benefits. This averages to $14.12 per hour.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that available positions within the medical assistant profession, including optometric assistants, will grow at a rate higher than the overall employment scene through 2022. An optometric assistant typically must have a non-degree certificate in order to enter the profession. The majority of optometric assistants work in the offices or clinics of private practitioners. Some are employed in hospitals or medical centers.