Pharmacists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $132,680 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.79
10th percentile $86,210
90th percentile $158,800
Employed locally 170
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,210
    25th
    $121,620
    50th (median)
    $132,680
    75th
    $140,900
    90th
    $158,800

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 193% Median Pharmacists salary is 93% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Waterloo, IA is $63.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.57 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Waterloo, IA is 3.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $86,210 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,620.