The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $35,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,930.
Pay spans roughly $31,580 at the 10th percentile to $54,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.95 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as ophthalmic laboratory technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $35,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.95 |
| 10th percentile | $31,580 |
| 90th percentile | $54,880 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.