Pharmacist salary in Delaware
Pharmacists in Delaware earn a median of $67.53 per hour, about $140,470 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $60.65 and $81.42 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $67.53median pay per hour
- $140,470median pay per year
- 790pharmacists employed in Delaware
- #9of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Delaware: percentiles
| Level | Delaware per hour | Delaware per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.32 | $83,870 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $60.65 | $126,150 | $61.18 |
| Median | $67.53 | $140,470 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $81.42 | $169,350 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $83.40 | $173,470 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Delaware
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Delaware median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $64.27 | $133,680 | 90 | 5% below | — |
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 Delaware
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $65.17 | $135,550 | 3% below Delaware |
| New Jersey | $63.71 | $132,510 | 6% below Delaware |
| Pennsylvania | $65.30 | $135,830 | 3% below Delaware |
What employers are posting in Delaware
- 7roles with published pay
- $75.74median pay per hour
- $58–$95typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ChristianaCare | 7 | $75.74 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 7 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 Delaware · Pharmacist salary nationwide · Delaware state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Delaware?
The median is $67.53 per hour, about $140,470 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $40.32 and the top 10% earn over $83.40 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Delaware rank for pharmacist pay?
Delaware ranks 9th 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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1Pay for your role at other employers
- ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 7 postings$75.74/ hr$58–$95
- Metro Pharmacy IncNewark, DE · 1 wage offer$64.12/ hr$64–$64
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Bear, DE · 1 wage offer$64.07/ hr$64–$64
- SSV Pharmacy, Inc.New Castle, DE · 1 wage offer$59.06/ hr$59–$59
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
7 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Delaware, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Pharmacist roles
- Clinical Staff Pharmacist |Day/Evening Rotating ShiftsPermanent$59.43–$95.08/ hour
- Clinical Pharmacist | Inpatient Pharmacy | Part Time (40 hours biweekly)Permanent$59.43–$95.08/ hour
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