Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $40,980 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.70
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $54,740
Employed locally 370
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $40,980
    75th
    $46,250
    90th
    $54,740

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 47% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Physical Therapists $85,720
    Pharmacists $130,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $19.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.07 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 5.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.