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What Are The Wages And Benefits?

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Opticians:

WorkBC reports that in British Columbia the median annual salary for Opticians is approximately $41,712.

JobBank Canada lists hourly wages for BC’s regions where opticians can expect to make:

a chart showing hourly wages for opticians

Table from Job Bank Canada Wage Report

Full-time opticians often receive benefits, such as dental coverage and sick days. Those who run their own businesses must provide their own benefits. Opticians working in retail stores may earn (in addition to their regular salaries) commissions based on the number of glasses each optician sells.

Sources: WorkBC, Career Cruising

Optometrist Assistants:

WorkBC reports that in British Columbia the median annual salary for all ‘Assisting Occupations** in support of Health Services’, including optometrist assistants, is approximately $46,405.

  • **Assisting Occupations include: Optical and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and assistants (optometrist assistant) AND orthopedic technologists, rehabilitation assistants, pharmacy aides, etc.

JobBank Canada lists hourly wages for BC’s regions where ‘Assisting Occupations’ including optometrist assistants can expect to make:

a chart showing hourly wages for assisting occupations including optomotrist assistants

Table from Job Bank Canada Wage Report
Source: WorkBC