The median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Ames, IA is $40,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,580.
Pay spans roughly $32,230 at the 10th percentile to $50,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.25 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as pharmacy technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $40,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.25 |
| 10th percentile | $32,230 |
| 90th percentile | $50,060 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.