Pharmacists Salary in Iowa
Pharmacists in Iowa earn a median of $138,860 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($140,910)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,230
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,450; the top 10% earn over $164,520. Nationally the range is $99,290 to $174,230.
States ranked near Iowa
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- General Internal Medicine Physicians$122,920 median in Iowa
Pharmacists pay in Iowa
How much do pharmacists make in Iowa?
The median is $138,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $117,450 and the top 10% earn over $164,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for pharmacists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $140,910). Living costs are not included.