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Pharmacists Salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 850 employed

Annual Mean
$140,670
$67.63/hr
Annual Median
$141,110
$67.84/hr
Bottom 10%
$123,510
$59.38/hr
Top 10%
$164,900
$79.28/hr
Location vs National Average
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$140,670
Difference
-0.2% vs US avg
US National
$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$123,510
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$130,370
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$141,110
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$162,570
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$164,900

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$124K

25th

$130K

Median

$141K

75th

$163K

90th

$165K

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has a relatively small Pharmacists workforce (approximately 850 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, Pharmacists salaries range from $123,510 at the 10th percentile to $164,900 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $41,390 (29% 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.