Optometrists Salary in Iowa

Optometrists in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $131,630 a year) and the least in Cedar Rapids ($116,690), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $123,250 and the median at $125,380 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$131,630
Davenport$126,220
Cedar Rapids$116,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$131,630	$129,780	$100,910	$96,845	92
Davenport	$126,220	$128,890	$85,740	$93,353	89
Cedar Rapids	$116,690	$102,860	$96,730	$87,099	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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