Optometrists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $121,930 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.62
10th percentile $69,020
90th percentile $198,680
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,020
    25th
    $95,610
    50th (median)
    $121,930
    75th
    $162,030
    90th
    $198,680

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 158% Median Optometrists salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $156,610
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $155,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $154,700
    District of Columbia $154,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $139,550

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,540
    Physical Therapists$85,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $58.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.08 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 9.6% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $69,020 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,610.