Optometrist salary in Iowa
What optometrists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$125,380$60.28 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$90,330 – $140,630Top 10%: $175,460+
Jobs4501.05× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $127,110 | $61.11 | 140 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $129,780 | $62.40 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $119,490 | $57.45 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $108,910 | $52.36 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $102,860 | $49.45 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $128,890 | $61.97 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $134,660 | $64.74 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Optometrist pay in similar states
Georgia · $128,830 Texas · $126,000 New Hampshire · $125,560 Nebraska · $125,040 Arkansas · $124,470 Arizona · $122,250
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Iowa?
Optometrists in Iowa earned a median of $125,380 a year ($60.28 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $90,330 to $140,630.
Where in Iowa do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $129,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.