How much does a pharmacist make in Iowa?
$138,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Iowa. That is $66.76 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,500Median: $138,900Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,500 | $56.47 | |
| 25th | $127,800 | $61.46 | |
| Median | $138,900 | $66.76 | |
| 75th | $157,900 | $75.90 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.10 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $145,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $142,500 |
| Omaha, NE | $141,800 |
| Des Moines, IA | $141,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $140,600 |
| Ames, IA | $139,700 |
| Sioux City, IA | $139,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $138,700 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $133,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 26. Nebraska | $139,300 |
| 27. Illinois | $139,100 |
| 28. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 29. Iowa | $138,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $138,900 |
| 31. Texas | $138,300 |
| 32. Massachusetts | $138,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $66.76 ($138,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $138,900 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for pharmacist pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays pharmacists the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $145,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.