Pharmacy Technician salary in Iowa
What pharmacy technicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,860$21.57 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$37,790 – $48,670Top 10%: $52,150+
Jobs4,6300.98× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $47,290 | $22.73 | 1,330 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,620 | $22.41 | 1,160 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $43,310 | $20.82 | 560 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,080 | $21.67 | 550 |
| Iowa City, IA | $43,500 | $20.91 | 460 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,930 | $21.12 | 390 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $43,570 | $20.95 | 330 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $40,950 | $19.69 | 270 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,100 | $21.69 | 250 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $43,820 | $21.07 | 210 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $42,880 | $20.62 | 210 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,600 | $21.44 | 190 |
| Ames, IA | $39,310 | $18.90 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Maryland · $45,120 Virginia · $44,610 Indiana · $44,560 North Carolina · $44,530 Louisiana · $44,410 Rhode Island · $44,380
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560 Dental Hygienists · $84,010
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Iowa?
Pharmacy Technicians in Iowa earned a median of $44,860 a year ($21.57 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $37,790 to $48,670.
Where in Iowa do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $47,290.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.