The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Iowa is $41,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,990.
Pay spans roughly $36,140 at the 10th percentile to $50,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.10 per hour. An estimated 1,000 people work as opticians, dispensing in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $41,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.10 |
| 10th percentile | $36,140 |
| 90th percentile | $50,230 |
| Employment | 1,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.