Pharmacists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $132,400 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.66
10th percentile $102,600
90th percentile $157,720
Employed locally 80
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,600
    25th
    $118,780
    50th (median)
    $132,400
    75th
    $145,870
    90th
    $157,720

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 186% Median Pharmacists salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $165,810
    California $165,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Visalia, CA $164,840

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,520
    Physical Therapists $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Ames, IA is $63.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.21 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Ames, IA is 3.7% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Ames?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,600 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,780.