Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $39,540 -9% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $50,580
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $36,630
    50th (median)
    $39,540
    75th
    $46,850
    90th
    $50,580

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,530
    Nurse Practitioners $133,220
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,070
    Pharmacists $129,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Southwest Iowa is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Southwest Iowa is 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,630.