How much does a Pharmacy Benefit Manager make in Iowa? The average Pharmacy Benefit Manager salary in Iowa is $127,760 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,850 and $142,847. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $101,186 IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $113,850 IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $127,760 IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $142,847 IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $156,582 IA April 24, 2024
25% $113,850 10% $101,186 90% $156,582 75% $142,847 $127,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager ?

In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription drug programs for commercial health plans, self-insured employer plans, Medicare Part D plans, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and state government employee plans. According to the American Pharmacists Association, "PBMs are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the formulary, contracting with pharmacies, negotiating discounts and rebates with drug manufacturers, and processing and paying prescription drug claims. For the most part, they work with self-insured com...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $122,287 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $128,962 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $128,294 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $128,695 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $128,294 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $127,493 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $126,559 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $117,614 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $117,481 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $128,294 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Job Openings for Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Iowa
  • Job Description. Ottumwa Regional Health Center. is seeking a. CRNA. in. Ottumwa, Iowa. This is a full-time position. Qualified candidates must be able to ...
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  • Job Description. Oversees and directs operations of the in-store pharmacy and other areas of the warehouse. Monitors department performance as Pharmacist-i...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeing a full-time Pharmacy Manager to join the team. The Ambulatory Pharmacy Mana...
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  • What You'll Do. As a. Repetitive Benefit Specialist I. you'll provide routine processing and maintenance services for customers who have an annuity plan. S...
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    Benefits Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Pharmacy Benefit Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Benefits Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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