salary$141,110 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$123,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,900per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 10.8% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $141,110 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $123,510 and $164,900.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 10.8% 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.