Pharmacist salary in Iowa
The median annual wage for pharmacists in Iowa is $138,860, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $140,910. Iowa ranks 29 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$138,860
25th percentile
$127,840
75th percentile
$157,880
90th percentile
$164,520
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Iowa | 3,230 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Iowa | $138,340 |
| National median | $140,910 |
| National employment | 321,970 |
States with similar pay for pharmacists
- North Carolina: median $138,860
- Maryland: median $138,990
- Illinois: median $139,080
- Nebraska: median $139,330
- Texas: median $138,260
- Massachusetts: median $138,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Pharmacists" (29-1051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.