Optometrist Salary in Iowa
Based on 460+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$119,990
$57.688/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-8.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $179K
460 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,000 |
| 25th percentile | $84,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,990 |
| 75th percentile | $159,030 |
| 90th percentile | $178,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,650 |
| 2023 | $122,320 |
| 2024 | $119,990 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,650 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $122,320 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $119,990 | $131,624 |