Pharmacists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $130,700 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.84
10th percentile $102,070
90th percentile $159,420
Employed locally 230
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,070
    25th
    $126,740
    50th (median)
    $130,700
    75th
    $141,840
    90th
    $159,420

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 170% Median Pharmacists salary is 70% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Physical Therapists $85,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $62.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.50 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,070 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,740.