How much does a pharmacy aide make in Iowa?
$33,270a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in Iowa. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $33,270Highest 10%: $44,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,260 | $10.70 | |
| 25th | $29,030 | $13.96 | |
| Median | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 90th | $44,360 | $21.33 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $36,370 |
| Omaha, NE | $35,760 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,440 |
| Des Moines, IA | $35,120 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,070 |
| Waterloo, IA | $31,850 |
| Sioux City, IA | $31,220 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $31,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 40. Georgia | $34,630 |
| 41. Kentucky | $34,610 |
| 42. Louisiana | $33,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $33,270 |
| 44. Kansas | $32,070 |
| 45. Nebraska | $31,610 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $30,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $16.00 ($33,270 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $33,270 against $37,680 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for pharmacy aide pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays pharmacy aides the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $36,370 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.