Pharmacists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.76 an hour ($138,860 a year). About 3,230 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($140,910). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $56.47 | $117,450 |
| 25% of workers | $61.46 | $127,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.76 | $138,860 |
| 75% of workers | $75.90 | $157,880 |
| 90% of workers | $79.10 | $164,520 |
Pharmacists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $145,390 | 140 |
| Iowa City | $142,530 | 450 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $141,110 | 850 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $140,550 | 300 |
| Ames | $139,690 | 70 |
| Sioux City | $139,600 | 120 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $138,690 | 160 |
| Cedar Rapids | $133,520 | 240 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,860 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,160 |
| Physicians, All Other | $295,190 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,770 |
| Paramedics | $60,590 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,200 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
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