Optician Jobs in Altoona, IA

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Optician Level 1

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Wage: $17 - $25 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Non-Licensed Optician

  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (7 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a licensed optician...

Licensed Optician

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a licensed optician...

Optical Sales Associate, Part Time #10919

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

What you'll do: The successful Optical Sales Associate delivers excellence to provide a professional and positive experience for all patients, customers, colleagues, and business partners and works...

Optician - Jordan Creek

  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (19 miles from Altoona, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states) Passionate about the eyewear and retail industries A clear, effective, and professional communicator-you can...

Demographic Data for Altoona, IA

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Salary for Optician Jobs in Altoona, IA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.

Highest Education Level

Opticians in Altoona, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.4%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Some College
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some High School
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Opticians in Altoona, IA
1-2 years
25.9%
2-4 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
18.5%
None
11.1%
10+ years
7.4%
4-6 years
7.4%
6-8 years
7.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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