Average Pharmacist Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Pharmacist in Iowa earns $128,400 per year, which is below the national average of $132,750. This translates to approximately $61.73 per hour, $4,938 biweekly, or $10,700 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$96,300	$46.30
Average (50th)	$128,400	$61.73
Experienced (75th)	$147,700	$70.99
Top Earners (90th)	$166,900	$80.24

Pharmacist Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$138,700	$11,558/mo
Cedar Rapids	$131,000	$10,917/mo
Davenport	$125,800	$10,483/mo
Sioux City	$122,000	$10,167/mo
Iowa City	$119,400	$9,950/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Pharmacists in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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