How much does an optometrist make in Iowa?
$125,400a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Iowa. That is $60.28 an hour or $10,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.28
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,660Median: $125,400Highest 10%: $175,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 25th | $90,330 | $43.43 | |
| Median | $125,400 | $60.28 | |
| 75th | $140,600 | $67.61 | |
| 90th | $175,500 | $84.36 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $129,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $128,900 |
| Omaha, NE | $127,100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $102,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 36. Georgia | $128,800 |
| 37. Texas | $126,000 |
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $60.28 ($125,400 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $125,400 against $136,600 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for optometrist pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays optometrists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $129,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.