The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Iowa City, IA is $44,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,520.
Pay spans roughly $37,710 at the 10th percentile to $74,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.55 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as opticians, dispensing in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $44,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.55 |
| 10th percentile | $37,710 |
| 90th percentile | $74,220 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.