Optometrists Salary in Iowa (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 450 employed

Annual Mean

$123,250

$59.25/hr

Annual Median

$125,380

$60.28/hr

Bottom 10%

$73,660

$35.42/hr

Top 10%

$175,460

$84.36/hr

Location vs National Average

Iowa

$123,250

Difference

-12.9% vs US avg

US National

$141,550

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$73,660	$35.42/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$90,330	$43.43/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$125,380	$60.28/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$140,630	$67.61/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$175,460	$84.36/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$74K

25th

$90K

Median

$125K

75th

$141K

90th

$175K

Iowa has a relatively small Optometrists workforce (approximately 450 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Iowa, Optometrists salaries range from $73,660 at the 10th percentile to $175,460 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $101,800 (81% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Iowa

Metro areas with highest Optometrists wages

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

$131,630

per year

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

How Optometrists Compares in Iowa

The average Optometrists salary of $123,250 in Iowa ranks below the national average of $141,550. There are approximately 450 Optometristss employed in Iowa.