Pharmacists Salary in Iowa (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,230 employed

Annual Mean

$138,340

$66.51/hr

Annual Median

$138,860

$66.76/hr

Bottom 10%

$117,450

$56.47/hr

Top 10%

$164,520

$79.10/hr

Location vs National Average

Iowa

$138,340

Difference

-1.8% vs US avg

US National

$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$117,450	$56.47/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$127,840	$61.46/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$138,860	$66.76/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$157,880	$75.90/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$164,520	$79.10/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$117K

25th

$128K

Median

$139K

75th

$158K

90th

$165K

Iowa has a moderate number of Pharmacists positions (approximately 3,230), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Iowa, Pharmacists salaries range from $117,450 at the 10th percentile to $164,520 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $47,070 (34% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Iowa

Metro areas with highest Pharmacists wages

Dubuque, IA

$141,300

per year

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

$134,590

per year

How Pharmacists Compares in Iowa

The average Pharmacists salary of $138,340 in Iowa ranks below the national average of $140,920. There are approximately 3,230 Pharmacistss employed in Iowa.