Pharmacy Aides Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $33,360 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $42,550
Employed locally 290
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $27,500
    50th (median)
    $33,360
    75th
    $39,410
    90th
    $42,550

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,550
    California $44,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $41,890

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,480
    Nursing Assistants $39,790
    Medical Assistants $45,700
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Phlebotomists $39,200
    Massage Therapists $73,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Des Moines, IA is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.8% below the national median of $37,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Aides in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,500.