Pharmacist salary in Florida
Pharmacists in Florida earn a median of $65.13 per hour, about $135,460 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $59.94 and $73.24 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Naples-Marco Island, FL, at $70.86 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.13median pay per hour
- $135,460median pay per year
- 20,270pharmacists employed in Florida
- #33of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.91 | $64,290 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $59.94 | $124,680 | $61.18 |
| Median | $65.13 | $135,460 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $73.24 | $152,340 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $78.39 | $163,050 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $70.86 | $147,390 | 220 | 9% above | $68.66 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $68.97 | $143,450 | 600 | 6% above | $67.39 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $67.49 | $140,380 | 410 | 4% above | $69.07 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $67.26 | $139,910 | 570 | 3% above | $67.26 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $67.22 | $139,810 | 430 | 3% above | $69.20 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $66.90 | $139,160 | 110 | 3% above | $66.55 |
| Sebring, FL | $66.88 | $139,120 | 50 | 3% above | $72.33 |
| Ocala, FL | $66.81 | $138,950 | 210 | 3% above | $70.15 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $66.60 | $138,520 | 100 | 2% above | — |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $65.95 | $137,170 | 5,300 | 1% above | $57.77 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $65.61 | $136,480 | 2,860 | 1% above | $64.69 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $64.93 | $135,060 | 130 | in line with | $66.92 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $64.70 | $134,580 | 230 | 1% below | $64.55 |
| Gainesville, FL | $64.46 | $134,070 | 460 | 1% below | $66.64 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $64.27 | $133,680 | 1,570 | 1% below | $64.60 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $64.00 | $133,110 | 3,370 | 2% below | $63.44 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $63.64 | $132,360 | 160 | 2% below | $65.41 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $63.42 | $131,900 | 150 | 3% below | — |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $62.86 | $130,740 | 760 | 3% below | $61.38 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $62.78 | $130,590 | 490 | 4% below | $63.18 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $60.80 | $126,470 | 70 | 7% below | $65.05 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $60.79 | $126,430 | 280 | 7% below | $64.73 |
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).
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Florida?
The median is $65.13 per hour, about $135,460 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.91 and the top 10% earn over $78.39 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Naples-Marco Island, FL has the highest median at $70.86 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for pharmacist pay?
Florida ranks 33rd 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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