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Pharmacy Technicians average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$46,340
- Des Moines$45,530
- Dubuque$44,630
- Davenport$44,180
- Cedar Rapids$43,780
- Waterloo$43,550
- Sioux City$43,480
- Ames$42,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $46,340 | $43,500 | $39,930 | $38,265 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $45,530 | $46,620 | $38,930 | $37,645 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $44,630 | $45,100 | $37,030 | $36,956 | 87 |
| Davenport | $44,180 | $45,080 | $36,820 | $36,612 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $43,780 | $43,930 | $37,450 | $36,305 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $43,550 | $40,950 | $37,790 | $36,129 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $43,480 | $43,820 | $37,590 | $36,076 | 86 |
| Ames | $42,750 | $39,310 | $37,230 | $35,517 | 89 |
*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 29-2052.
- 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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