Optician, Dispensing salary in Iowa
What opticians, dispensing earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,480$21.39 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$38,570 – $46,570Top 10%: $53,790+
Jobs9201.25× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $43,340 | $20.84 | 340 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,080 | $22.16 | 240 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $41,580 | $19.99 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,090 | $21.68 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $42,070 | $20.23 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $42,610 | $20.49 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $42,070 | $20.23 | 60 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,000 | $22.12 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,330 | $18.43 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $40,860 | $19.64 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,560 | $21.91 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,260 | $21.28 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $44,930 | $21.60 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $45,450 North Dakota · $45,230 Wisconsin · $44,820 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960 Idaho · $43,950
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 optician, dispensing make in Iowa?
Opticians, Dispensing in Iowa earned a median of $44,480 a year ($21.39 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $38,570 to $46,570.
Where in Iowa do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $46,080.
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.