Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Iowa
Ranked #26 of 51 · IA
2.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,940 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,030
Employment 500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,860P25 $39,270 Median $44,030P75 $50,730P90 $58,610
About 80% of ophthalmic medical technicianss in Iowa earn between $36,860 and $58,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Iowa is $45,940, about 2.4% below the U.S. average ($47,060). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,680 | $48,080 | — |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,570 | $46,890 | 170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,610 | $46,850 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $42,730 | $46,330 | 30 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $39,270 | $44,160 | — |