Optometrists Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $134,660 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.74
10th percentile $79,400
90th percentile $179,840
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,400
    25th
    $95,530
    50th (median)
    $134,660
    75th
    $140,630
    90th
    $179,840

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,530
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,540
    Nurse Practitioners$133,220
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Southwest Iowa is $64.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Southwest Iowa is 0.1% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $79,400 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,530.