How much does an optician make in Iowa?
$44,480a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Iowa. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.38
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,270Median: $44,480Highest 10%: $53,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 75th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 90th | $53,790 | $25.86 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $46,080 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,000 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,560 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,090 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,930 |
| Omaha, NE | $43,340 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,070 |
| Ames, IA | $40,860 |
| Sioux City, IA | $38,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 29. Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
| 30. North Dakota | $45,230 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| 32. Iowa | $44,480 |
| 33. Kentucky | $44,290 |
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.38 ($44,480 a year).
Do opticians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $44,480 against $47,260 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for optician pay?
Iowa ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays opticians the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $46,080 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.