Pharmacist salary in Connecticut
Pharmacists in Connecticut earn a median of $65.07 per hour, about $135,340 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $61.27 and $72.98 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, at $69.15 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.07median pay per hour
- $135,340median pay per year
- 3,040pharmacists employed in Connecticut
- #34of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Connecticut: percentiles
| Level | Connecticut per hour | Connecticut per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.10 | $102,130 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $61.27 | $127,440 | $61.18 |
| Median | $65.07 | $135,340 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $72.98 | $151,800 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $78.98 | $164,280 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Connecticut median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $69.15 | $143,840 | 550 | 6% above | $64.71 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $65.00 | $135,200 | 250 | in line with | — |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $64.76 | $134,710 | 290 | in line with | $64.90 |
| New Haven, CT | $63.81 | $132,730 | 660 | 2% below | $61.03 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $62.76 | $130,530 | 1,050 | 4% below | $61.08 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacist pay in states next to Connecticut
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $65.40 | $136,030 | 1% above Connecticut |
| New York | $65.55 | $136,350 | 1% above Connecticut |
| Rhode Island | $61.54 | $128,010 | 5% below Connecticut |
What employers are posting in Connecticut
- 4roles with published pay
- $62.49median pay per hour
- $47–$68typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $62 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $62.98 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Pharmacist jobs in Connecticut · Pharmacist salary nationwide · Connecticut state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Connecticut?
The median is $65.07 per hour, about $135,340 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $49.10 and the top 10% earn over $78.98 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Connecticut city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Connecticut metro areas, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has the highest median at $69.15 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Connecticut rank for pharmacist pay?
Connecticut ranks 34th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportConnecticut · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Groton, CT · 1 wage offer$70.26/ hr$70–$70
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Ridgefield, CT · 1 wage offer$69.56/ hr$70–$70
- Bridgeport Chemists, Inc.Bridgeport, CT · 2 wage offers$69.50/ hr$67–$72
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Ansonia, CT · 1 wage offer$69.50/ hr$70–$70
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
4 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Connecticut, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Pharmacist roles
- Inpatient Pharmacist - Regional - Per Diem -Per diem$48.45–$77.50/ hour
- Pharmacist / PRNPer diem$61.00–$63.00/ hour
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.