Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $129,990 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.50
10th percentile $100,530
90th percentile $164,940
Employed locally 140
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,530
    25th
    $117,670
    50th (median)
    $129,990
    75th
    $143,220
    90th
    $164,940

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,540
    Nurse Practitioners $133,220
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Iowa is $62.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.81 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Iowa is 5.4% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,530 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,670.