The median annual wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $47,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,760.
Pay spans roughly $36,480 at the 10th percentile to $56,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.69 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as ophthalmic medical technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $47,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.69 |
| 10th percentile | $36,480 |
| 90th percentile | $56,830 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.