salary$133,520 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$122,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,360per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 10.5% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $133,520 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $122,260 and $165,360.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 10.5% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.