Optometrists Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $122,420 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.86
10th percentile $78,960
90th percentile $165,860
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,960
    25th
    $84,000
    50th (median)
    $122,420
    75th
    $145,130
    90th
    $165,860

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860
    Nurse Practitioners $123,910
    Physical Therapists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Southeast Iowa is $58.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.31 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Southeast Iowa is 9.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $78,960 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,000.