Pharmacist salary in New York
Pharmacists in New York earn a median of $65.55 per hour, about $136,350 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $60.54 and $75.30 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in Syracuse, NY, at $69.36 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.55median pay per hour
- $136,350median pay per year
- 21,330pharmacists employed in New York
- #23of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.31 | $94,240 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $60.54 | $125,920 | $61.18 |
| Median | $65.55 | $136,350 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $75.30 | $156,620 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $81.00 | $168,480 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $69.36 | $144,270 | 680 | 6% above | $72.44 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $66.68 | $138,690 | 90 | 2% above | $76.04 |
| Ithaca, NY | $65.44 | $136,120 | 60 | in line with | $63.34 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65.25 | $135,720 | 22,010 | in line with | $57.97 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65.10 | $135,410 | 1,580 | 1% below | $67.92 |
| Elmira, NY | $64.59 | $134,340 | 80 | 1% below | $68.42 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $64.47 | $134,100 | 630 | 2% below | $58.92 |
| Binghamton, NY | $64.35 | $133,840 | 240 | 2% below | — |
| Kingston, NY | $64.31 | $133,760 | 110 | 2% below | $63.86 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64.12 | $133,360 | 1,120 | 2% below | $64.40 |
| Rochester, NY | $64.07 | $133,270 | 1,050 | 2% below | $66.03 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $63.00 | $131,040 | 140 | 4% below | — |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $61.17 | $127,230 | 260 | 7% below | $66.00 |
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 New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $65.07 | $135,340 | 1% below New York |
| Massachusetts | $65.40 | $136,030 | in line with New York |
| New Jersey | $63.71 | $132,510 | 3% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $65.30 | $135,830 | in line with New York |
| Vermont | $64.80 | $134,780 | 1% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 10roles with published pay
- $67.71median pay per hour
- $52–$82typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | 3 | $67.71 |
| Trinity Health | 3 | $61.36 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $72.28 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $75 |
| Health First | 1 | $60.78 |
| Guthrie Healthcare System | 1 | $71.75 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 10 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 New York · Pharmacist salary nationwide · New York state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in New York?
The median is $65.55 per hour, about $136,350 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $45.31 and the top 10% earn over $81.00 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays pharmacists the most?
Among New York metro areas, Syracuse, NY has the highest median at $69.36 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for pharmacist pay?
New York ranks 23rd 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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- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 3 postings$67.71/ hr$54–$81
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