Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $45,530 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $51,160
Employed locally 250
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $51,160

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 54% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Des Moines, IA is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.2% below the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.