The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Ames, IA is $39,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,430.
Pay spans roughly $33,540 at the 10th percentile to $48,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.95 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as opticians, dispensing in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $39,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.95 |
| 10th percentile | $33,540 |
| 90th percentile | $48,740 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.