Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $41,030 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $51,020
Employed locally 340
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $41,030
    75th
    $48,160
    90th
    $51,020

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,880
    Nurse Practitioners $128,810
    Physical Therapists $98,550
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Northwest Iowa is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Northwest Iowa is 5.6% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.