Optometrists Salary in Iowa
Optometrists in Iowa earn a median of $125,380 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,660; the top 10% earn over $175,460. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Iowa
How much do optometrists make in Iowa?
The median is $125,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,660 and the top 10% earn over $175,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.