Pharmacists Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $133,110 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.99
10th percentile $101,170
90th percentile $159,550
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,170
    25th
    $124,320
    50th (median)
    $133,110
    75th
    $147,340
    90th
    $159,550

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 185% Median Pharmacists salary is 85% 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,320
    Nurse Practitioners $129,340
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $63.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.69 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 3.2% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $101,170 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,320.