The median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $43,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,370.
Pay spans roughly $36,990 at the 10th percentile to $56,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.97 per hour. An estimated 1,030 people work as pharmacy technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $43,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.97 |
| 10th percentile | $36,990 |
| 90th percentile | $56,950 |
| Employment | 1,030 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.