verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$138,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.76/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
3,230
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$158,223 #7 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Iowa, explained

Pharmacists in Iowa earn a median of $138,860 per year ($66.76 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $117,450, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $164,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $138,860 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $138,860 is worth about $158,223 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #7 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$117,450
$56.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$138,860
$66.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,520
$79.10/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $138,860 $158,223
Minnesota $159,740 $161,974 −$20,880
Wisconsin $148,740 $158,074 −$9,880
South Dakota $146,790 $165,703 −$7,930
Nebraska $139,330 $154,634 −$470
Illinois $139,080 $139,138 −$220
Missouri $137,610 $151,524 +$1,250

Pharmacist in Iowa: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Iowa?

Pharmacists in Iowa earn a median of $138,860 per year ($66.76 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Iowa pay pharmacists well?

At $138,860, Iowa pays 1% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 3,230 work in the state.

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