Pharmacy Aides Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Pharmacy Aides in Iowa earn a median salary of $32,451 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.3% vs the national median of $37,000. An estimated 880 pharmacy aides are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $29,000 to $35,500 depending on location.
$32,451
Avg median salary in Iowa
$35,500
Highest paying metro
$29,000
Lowest paying metro
880
Employed in Iowa
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Pharmacy Aides salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $35,500 | $29,120 | $37,300 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,440 | $31,200 | $35,440 | 30 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,130 | $31,260 | $39,990 | 80 |
| Waterloo, IA | $33,430 | $29,320 | $36,300 | 30 |
| Des Moines, IA | $33,360 | $27,500 | $39,410 | 290 |
| Northeast Iowa | $32,350 | $29,670 | $38,070 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $32,230 | $29,620 | $37,070 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $31,220 | $28,780 | $35,740 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa | $29,850 | $29,520 | $34,790 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa | $29,450 | $25,860 | $35,950 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa | $29,000 | $25,470 | $36,030 | 70 |