The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Cedar Rapids, IA is $45,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,680.
Pay spans roughly $37,320 at the 10th percentile to $52,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.74 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as opticians, dispensing in Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.74 |
| 10th percentile | $37,320 |
| 90th percentile | $52,440 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.