Optometrist Jobs in Iowa
There are 12 live Optometrist listings in Iowa; Iowa ranks 37th of 39 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (3), Luxottica of America (2), National Vision (2).
12+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 7, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
Optometrist-West Des Moines, IA-LensCrafters
EssilorLuxottica GroupWest Des Moines, IA
Optometrist-Davenport, IA-Target Optical
EssilorLuxottica GroupDavenport, IA
Optometrist (Key City Vision Center) - Dubuque, IA
VSP VisionEmployer score · SilverDubuque, IA
Optometrist
Vision to LearnEmployer score · SilverDes Moines, IA
Optometrist - Miller Family Eye Care (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Optometrist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 12
- 12-mo median
- $132k
- Pay rank
- #37 of 39
- Work-life
- 5.5/10 · #10
- 12-mo postings
- 35
Optometrist roles in Iowa advertise $23k below the $155k median across the 39 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $190k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $132k | — | 5.5/10 | 35 |
| Louisiana#1 | $190k | +$58k | 6.0/10 | 40 |
| North Carolina#2 | $189k | +$57k | 5.4/10 | 227 |
| Minnesotaborders | $163k | +$31k | 4.7/10 | 153 |
| Missouriborders | $161k | +$29k | 4.9/10 | 99 |
| Wisconsinborders | $144k | +$12k | 3.8/10 | 78 |
| Nebraskaborders | $143k | +$11k | 4.6/10 | 19 |
| Illinoisborders | $142k | +$10k | 4.7/10 | 170 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 39 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 7, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (3), Luxottica of America (2), National Vision (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in Iowa.
How much do optometrist earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 17% with no on-call and 25% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EssilorLuxottica Group, Luxottica of America, National Vision, DOCS Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 12 optometrist positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Iowa
- EssilorLuxottica Group3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America2 open roles here · WLB 75/100National Vision2 open roles here · WLB 78/100
DOCS Health1 open role here · WLB 55/100
- Keplr Vision1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Vision to Learn1 open role here · WLB 75/100- VSP Vision1 open role here · WLB 74/100
Walmart1 open role here · WLB 75/100