Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Opticians, Dispensing in Iowa earn a median salary of $41,008 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.9% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 990 opticians, dispensing are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $37,840 to $45,530 depending on location.
$41,008
Avg median salary in Iowa
$45,530
Highest paying metro
$37,840
Lowest paying metro
990
Employed in Iowa
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Opticians, Dispensing
inOpticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $45,530 | $39,050 | $47,320 | 250 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,220 | $37,890 | $47,460 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $44,830 | $38,560 | $47,560 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,600 | $37,440 | $46,270 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $41,400 | $36,960 | $45,720 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $40,250 | $37,710 | $48,520 | 90 |
| Waterloo, IA | $39,730 | $37,520 | $45,330 | 30 |
| Ames, IA | $39,420 | $35,400 | $45,840 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $39,420 | $37,950 | $45,990 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa | $38,880 | $36,730 | $44,720 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa | $37,970 | $36,360 | $44,200 | 150 |
| Southwest Iowa | $37,840 | $36,710 | $44,720 | 40 |