The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $45,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,960.
Pay spans roughly $36,420 at the 10th percentile to $51,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.89 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as opticians, dispensing in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.89 |
| 10th percentile | $36,420 |
| 90th percentile | $51,160 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.