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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$49,800
- Des Moines$46,550
- Dubuque$46,130
- Davenport$44,340
- Cedar Rapids$44,000
- Waterloo$43,930
- Ames$43,350
- Sioux City$42,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $49,800 | $46,000 | $40,090 | $40,914 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $46,550 | $46,080 | $39,140 | $38,426 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $46,130 | $45,560 | $39,210 | $38,104 | 87 |
| Davenport | $44,340 | $42,070 | $37,450 | $36,734 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $44,000 | $45,090 | $37,930 | $36,474 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $43,930 | $44,930 | $38,030 | $36,420 | 87 |
| Ames | $43,350 | $40,860 | $39,170 | $35,976 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $42,200 | $38,330 | $36,810 | $35,096 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2081.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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