Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) Salary in Iowa
Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) in Iowa earn a median of $394,900 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $394,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($300,080)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,510; the top 10% earn over $483,360. Nationally the range is $100,180 to $489,710.
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Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) pay in Iowa
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make in Iowa?
The median is $394,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,510 and the top 10% earn over $483,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 34 (+32% vs. the national median of $300,080). Living costs are not included.