The median annual wage for Optometrists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $127,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $128,060.
Pay spans roughly $77,400 at the 10th percentile to $173,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $61.13 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as optometrists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $127,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $128,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $61.13 |
| 10th percentile | $77,400 |
| 90th percentile | $173,310 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.