Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Iowa
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,030$21.17 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$39,270 – $50,730Top 10%: $58,610+
Jobs5000.70× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $47,270 | $22.72 | 220 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,570 | $23.35 | 170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,610 | $21.93 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $42,730 | $20.54 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,680 | $23.40 | – |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $39,270 | $18.88 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
North Carolina · $45,150 Pennsylvania · $45,050 Delaware · $44,540 Kansas · $43,700 Texas · $43,640 Indiana · $43,490
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Iowa?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Iowa earned a median of $44,030 a year ($21.17 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $39,270 to $50,730.
Where in Iowa do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Cedar Rapids, IA at $48,680.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.