Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Iowa
Ranked #37 of 51 · IA
13.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,570 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $44,480
Employment 920
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,270P25 $38,570 Median $44,480P75 $46,570P90 $53,790
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Iowa earn between $37,270 and $53,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Iowa is $44,570, about 13.9% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,080 | $46,550 | 240 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,000 | $49,800 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,560 | $46,130 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,090 | $44,000 | 90 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $44,930 | $43,930 | 30 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,260 | $43,310 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $42,610 | $41,970 | 80 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $42,070 | $44,340 | 90 |