DOL Median (Iowa)
$112,112
vs National
-2.7%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,155
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$112,112
-2.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Iowa earns $112,112 in nominal terms, which is 2.7% below the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $124,155 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| Hy-Vee, Inc. | $114,400 | 2 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| MILLER PURCELL INC. | $101,400 | 2 |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - DES MOINES | $87,776 | 1 |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation | $72,238 | 2 |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CLINTON | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Iowa?
The median Pharmacists salary in Iowa is $112,112 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Iowa earns 2.7% less than the national median of $115,211, or $124,155 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.