10+ Optometrist Jobs in Iowa
Optometrist positions in Iowa with $100K-$150K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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10+ Optometrist Jobs in Iowa Available Now
Optometrist - Miller Family Eye Care (Cedar Rapids, IA)
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How Iowa Compares for Optometrist Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own optometrist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Optometrist pay in Iowa sits level with the $153k median across the 41 states we can measure, where Oklahoma leads at $208k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $153k | — | 5.9/10 | 12 |
| Oklahoma#1 | $208k | +$55k | 5.9/10 | 9 |
| Alabama#2 | $197k | +$44k | 6.2/10 | 32 |
| Minnesotaborders | $160k | +$6k | 5.4/10 | 68 |
| Nebraskaborders | $155k | +$2k | 4.4/10 | 9 |
| Missouriborders | $150k | −$3k | 6.0/10 | 32 |
| Wisconsinborders | $148k | −$6k | 4.3/10 | 31 |
| Illinoisborders | $145k | −$9k | 4.7/10 | 73 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 41 measured states.
Optometrist Jobs in Iowa: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking optometrist jobs in iowa. With 10+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Optometrist Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 4.8/10, with 20% with no on-call requirements, 30% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for optometrist jobs in iowa include EssilorLuxottica Group, National Vision, Keplr Vision, DOCS Health, and more. Positions span optometrist jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for optometrist jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do optometrist earn in Iowa?
Compensation for optometrist varies by role, specialty, and location. Every position on WeekdayDoc displays its salary range upfront so you can compare offers without guessing.
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, 20% with no on-call and 30% 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, National Vision, Keplr 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 10+ optometrist positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in Iowa
EssilorLuxottica Group2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Keplr Vision2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
National Vision2 open roles here · WLB 77/100DOCS Health1 open role here · WLB 43/100
Vision to Learn1 open role here · WLB 75/100
Walmart1 open role here · WLB 75/100
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