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Pharmacists average salary by city in Iowa
- Dubuque$141,300
- Des Moines$140,670
- Sioux City$139,990
- Davenport$139,950
- Ames$138,250
- Cedar Rapids$137,560
- Iowa City$134,940
- Waterloo$134,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $141,300 | $145,390 | $131,950 | $103,087 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $140,670 | $141,110 | $130,370 | $102,680 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $139,990 | $139,600 | $129,330 | $102,241 | 86 |
| Davenport | $139,950 | $140,550 | $129,910 | $102,216 | 89 |
| Ames | $138,250 | $139,690 | $133,300 | $101,118 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $137,560 | $133,520 | $130,350 | $100,673 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $134,940 | $142,530 | $123,610 | $98,982 | 92 |
| Waterloo | $134,590 | $138,690 | $126,160 | $98,756 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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