Pharmacist salary in Louisiana
Pharmacists in Louisiana earn a median of $62.33 per hour, about $129,650 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $56.28 and $66.57 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Alexandria, LA, at $64.49 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $62.33median pay per hour
- $129,650median pay per year
- 5,010pharmacists employed in Louisiana
- #49of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.40 | $94,430 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $56.28 | $117,060 | $61.18 |
| Median | $62.33 | $129,650 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $66.57 | $138,470 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $74.95 | $155,900 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $64.49 | $134,140 | 210 | 3% above | — |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63.87 | $132,850 | 930 | 2% above | $70.36 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $63.11 | $131,280 | 500 | 1% above | $74.45 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $62.34 | $129,670 | 190 | in line with | $72.61 |
| Hammond, LA | $62.31 | $129,600 | 120 | in line with | $73.77 |
| Lafayette, LA | $62.17 | $129,310 | 450 | in line with | — |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $61.94 | $128,840 | 200 | 1% below | $72.78 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $61.66 | $128,250 | 1,230 | 1% below | $66.59 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $61.32 | $127,540 | 300 | 2% below | $66.13 |
| Monroe, LA | $60.45 | $125,740 | 260 | 3% below | $72.31 |
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 Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $64.54 | $134,230 | 4% above Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $63.66 | $132,420 | 2% above Louisiana |
| Texas | $65.84 | $136,950 | 6% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Louisiana?
The median is $62.33 per hour, about $129,650 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $45.40 and the top 10% earn over $74.95 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Alexandria, LA has the highest median at $64.49 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for pharmacist pay?
Louisiana ranks 49th 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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- CVS Rx Services Inc.Bossier City, LA · 1 wage offer$68.00/ hr$68–$68
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