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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$44,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.57/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
4,630
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,116 #9 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Iowa, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Iowa earn a median of $44,860 per year ($21.57 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,140, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $52,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $44,860 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $44,860 is worth about $51,116 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #9 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,140
$17.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,860
$21.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$52,150
$25.07/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $44,860 $51,116
Minnesota $48,300 $48,975 −$3,440
Illinois $46,650 $46,670 −$1,790
Nebraska $46,610 $51,730 −$1,750
South Dakota $46,170 $52,119 −$1,310
Wisconsin $45,970 $48,855 −$1,110
Missouri $40,100 $44,155 +$4,760

Pharmacy Technician in Iowa: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Iowa?

Pharmacy technicians in Iowa earn a median of $44,860 per year ($21.57 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Iowa pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $44,860, Iowa pays 2% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 4,630 work in the state.

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