Optometrists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #44 of 51 · IA
12.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $123,250 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $125,380
Employment 450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $73,660P25 $90,330 Median $125,380P75 $140,630P90 $175,460
About 80% of optometristss in Iowa earn between $73,660 and $175,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in Iowa is $123,250, about 12.9% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $134,660 | $130,400 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $129,780 | $131,630 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $128,890 | $126,220 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $119,490 | $116,390 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $108,910 | $117,660 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $102,860 | $116,690 | 50 |