Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Iowa

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $48,080 a year) and the least in Waterloo ($44,160), across the 5 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $45,940 and the median at $44,030 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$48,080
Des Moines$46,890
Davenport$46,850
Iowa City$46,330
Waterloo$44,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$48,080	$48,680	$41,540	$39,597	89
Des Moines	$46,890	$48,570	$40,840	$38,686	92
Davenport	$46,850	$45,610	$39,700	$38,655	89
Iowa City	$46,330	$42,730	$39,810	$38,257	92
Waterloo	$44,160	$39,270	$39,270	$36,596	87

*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.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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 29-2057.
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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