Pharmacist salary
The median pharmacist pay is $72.98 per hour, or about $151,809 a year, based on 332 postings with published pay from 64 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 332roles with published pay
- $72.98median pay per hour
- $55–$96typical published range
- 64employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61.37 | $127,648 |
| 25th percentile | $66.93 | $139,214 |
| Median | $72.98 | $151,809 |
| 75th percentile | $81.65 | $169,832 |
| 90th percentile | $92.12 | $191,610 |
Pharmacist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $66.10 per hour, about $137,480 a year, across 328,870 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $79.40 | $165,150 | 34,490 |
| Alaska | $78.46 | $163,200 | 510 |
| Oregon | $78.42 | $163,120 | 3,660 |
| Washington | $75.49 | $157,020 | 7,940 |
| Minnesota | $74.33 | $154,610 | 6,010 |
| Hawaii | $72.46 | $150,710 | 1,310 |
| District of Columbia | $68.06 | $141,560 | 820 |
| New Hampshire | $68.02 | $141,480 | 1,090 |
| Delaware | $67.53 | $140,470 | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $67.51 | $140,410 | 4,940 |
| South Dakota | $67.40 | $140,190 | 1,290 |
| Indiana | $66.68 | $138,690 | 6,200 |
| Nevada | $66.66 | $138,650 | 2,330 |
| Idaho | $66.63 | $138,580 | 1,750 |
| Arizona | $66.39 | $138,080 | 7,690 |
| Missouri | $66.30 | $137,910 | 7,070 |
| New Mexico | $66.15 | $137,600 | 1,770 |
| Virginia | $66.09 | $137,470 | 7,700 |
| Wyoming | $66.09 | $137,470 | 520 |
| Montana | $65.98 | $137,230 | 1,330 |
| Maine | $65.85 | $136,970 | 1,330 |
| Texas | $65.84 | $136,950 | 22,720 |
| New York | $65.55 | $136,350 | 21,330 |
| Utah | $65.50 | $136,230 | 3,120 |
| Michigan | $65.42 | $136,070 | 9,640 |
| Massachusetts | $65.40 | $136,030 | 7,950 |
| North Carolina | $65.38 | $136,000 | 11,440 |
| South Carolina | $65.34 | $135,900 | 5,920 |
| Illinois | $65.33 | $135,880 | 12,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $65.30 | $135,830 | 15,120 |
| North Dakota | $65.18 | $135,570 | 980 |
| Maryland | $65.17 | $135,550 | 5,850 |
| Florida | $65.13 | $135,460 | 20,270 |
| Connecticut | $65.07 | $135,340 | 3,040 |
| Vermont | $64.80 | $134,780 | 530 |
| Ohio | $64.64 | $134,440 | 13,700 |
| Kansas | $64.59 | $134,350 | 3,560 |
| Arkansas | $64.54 | $134,230 | 3,100 |
| Alabama | $64.39 | $133,930 | 5,880 |
| West Virginia | $64.38 | $133,910 | 2,570 |
| Nebraska | $64.11 | $133,340 | 2,290 |
| Iowa | $64.05 | $133,220 | 2,920 |
| Kentucky | $63.82 | $132,750 | 5,310 |
| New Jersey | $63.71 | $132,510 | 10,930 |
| Mississippi | $63.66 | $132,420 | 3,060 |
| Georgia | $63.65 | $132,400 | 11,480 |
| Oklahoma | $63.64 | $132,360 | 3,870 |
| Tennessee | $63.12 | $131,290 | 8,050 |
| Louisiana | $62.33 | $129,650 | 5,010 |
| Rhode Island | $61.54 | $128,010 | 1,290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $98.05 | $203,950 | 160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $94.35 | $196,250 | 1,950 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88.23 | $183,510 | 4,230 |
| Vallejo, CA | $85.35 | $177,530 | 320 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $84.04 | $174,810 | 320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $83.42 | $173,510 | 2,320 |
| Chico, CA | $82.31 | $171,200 | 160 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $81.96 | $170,480 | 230 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81.50 | $169,520 | 2,420 |
| Salinas, CA | $81.27 | $169,050 | 260 |
Pharmacist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 58 | $92.12 | $191,610 |
| Washington | 33 | $85.51 | $177,861 |
| Oregon | 6 | $81.28 | $169,073 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $78.50 | $163,270 |
| Delaware | 7 | $75.74 | $157,539 |
| Arizona | 5 | $74.92 | $155,834 |
| Virginia | 26 | $74.65 | $155,262 |
| Colorado | 13 | $74.38 | $154,710 |
| Maryland | 4 | $70.97 | $147,618 |
| Texas | 5 | $70.24 | $146,099 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $68.62 | $142,730 |
| Illinois | 23 | $67.75 | $140,920 |
| New York | 10 | $67.71 | $140,837 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $67.41 | $140,223 |
| Massachusetts | 59 | $66.54 | $138,403 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $65.18 | $135,574 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $62.49 | $129,979 |
| Ohio | 3 | $58.72 | $122,138 |
Pharmacist wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $69–$80 | $73.38 |
| Vermont | 7 | $61–$74 | $73 |
| Washington | 31 | $64–$74 | $72 |
| Arizona | 7 | $67–$73 | $71.50 |
| Oregon | 7 | $69–$73 | $71.25 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $70–$71 | $70 |
| Virginia | 9 | $66–$71 | $68 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $65–$70 | $67 |
| Illinois | 6 | $59–$78 | $65.87 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $60–$69 | $65.64 |
| Georgia | 5 | $47–$67 | $65.19 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $56–$66 | $65 |
| Iowa | 5 | $58–$69 | $65 |
| New Mexico | 9 | $51–$73 | $64.23 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 333 distinct offers, median $65.52 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 1 | $113.15 | $235,352 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $109.31 | $227,365 |
| Stanford Children's Health | 1 | $104.11 | $216,549 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 3 | $99.69 | $207,355 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 3 | $98.56 | $205,005 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $97.21 | $202,197 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 6 | $93.07 | $193,586 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 13 | $92.12 | $191,610 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 6 | $87.32 | $181,626 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $87.00 | $180,970 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 332 postings from 64 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make?
The median pharmacist pay across 332 postings with published pay is $72.98 per hour, about $151,809 a year. Half of the postings fall between $67 and $82 per hour.
Which states pay pharmacists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($92.12/hr), Washington ($85.51/hr), Oregon ($81.28/hr).
What do pharmacists get paid at other employers in Massachusetts?
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$70.70/hr
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Falmouth, MA$66.40/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA$64.76/hr
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