Pharmacist salary in Kentucky
Pharmacists in Kentucky earn a median of $63.82 per hour, about $132,750 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $59.30 and $71.59 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Lexington-Fayette, KY, at $66.49 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $63.82median pay per hour
- $132,750median pay per year
- 5,310pharmacists employed in Kentucky
- #43of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.41 | $73,650 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $59.30 | $123,340 | $61.18 |
| Median | $63.82 | $132,750 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $71.59 | $148,910 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $78.66 | $163,610 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $66.49 | $138,300 | 990 | 4% above | $71.58 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $65.81 | $136,890 | 1,690 | 3% above | $70.71 |
| Owensboro, KY | $64.82 | $134,820 | 100 | 2% above | $73.15 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $63.54 | $132,160 | 110 | in line with | $70.15 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $63.13 | $131,310 | 130 | 1% below | $73.34 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61.16 | $127,210 | 160 | 4% below | $67.82 |
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 Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $65.33 | $135,880 | 2% above Kentucky |
| Indiana | $66.68 | $138,690 | 4% above Kentucky |
| Missouri | $66.30 | $137,910 | 4% above Kentucky |
| Ohio | $64.64 | $134,440 | 1% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $63.12 | $131,290 | 1% below Kentucky |
| Virginia | $66.09 | $137,470 | 4% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $64.38 | $133,910 | 1% above Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kentucky?
The median is $63.82 per hour, about $132,750 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $35.41 and the top 10% earn over $78.66 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Lexington-Fayette, KY has the highest median at $66.49 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for pharmacist pay?
Kentucky ranks 43rd 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
- Walgreen Co.Louisville, KY · 2 wage offers$65.83/ hr$61–$71
- CommonSpirit HealthLEXINGTON, KY · 2 postings$64.70/ hr$52–$77
- Pillpack LLCLouisville, KY · 1 wage offer$57.69/ hr$58–$58
- Etown Pharmacy LLCElizabethtown, KY · 1 wage offer$57.21/ hr$57–$57
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4 employer-reported wage offers for Pharmacist in federal filings in Kentucky, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Clinical PharmacistPermanent$52.02–$77.38/ hour
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