Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $40,030 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $32,230
90th percentile $50,060
Employed locally 160
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,230
    25th
    $35,510
    50th (median)
    $40,030
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $50,060

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,690
    California $49,640
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,130
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,670

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,520
    Physical Therapists$86,440
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Ames, IA is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Ames, IA is 7.9% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Ames?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,230 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,510.