Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,520 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $47,950
Employed locally 240
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $37,210
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $47,950

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,370
    Medical Records Specialists $46,600
    Nurse Practitioners $129,200
    Pharmacists $133,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Northeast Iowa is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Northeast Iowa is 9.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,210.