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Pharmacists Salary in Ames, IA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 70 employed

Annual Mean
$138,250
$66.47/hr
Annual Median
$139,690
$67.16/hr
Bottom 10%
$114,540
$55.07/hr
Top 10%
$173,070
$83.21/hr
Location vs National Average
Ames, IA
$138,250
Difference
-1.9% vs US avg
US National
$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$114,540
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$133,300
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$139,690
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$151,290
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$173,070

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$115K

25th

$133K

Median

$140K

75th

$151K

90th

$173K

Ames, IA has a relatively small Pharmacists workforce (approximately 70 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Ames, IA, Pharmacists salaries range from $114,540 at the 10th percentile to $173,070 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $58,530 (42% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.