Optometrists Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,080 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.15
10th percentile $66,340
90th percentile $166,660
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,340
    25th
    $79,150
    50th (median)
    $98,080
    75th
    $138,220
    90th
    $166,660

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,220
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,880
    Nurse Practitioners$128,810
    Physical Therapists$98,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Northwest Iowa is $47.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Northwest Iowa is 27.3% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $66,340 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,150.