Pharmacist salary
What pharmacists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$140,910$67.75 per hour
Average pay$140,920$67.75 per hour
Middle half earn$129,380 – $161,840Top 10%: $174,230+
Jobs321,970Employed nationwide
Pharmacist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $134,630 | $64.72 | 5,400 | 2.56 |
| Alaska | $167,310 | $80.44 | 560 | 1.73 |
| Arizona | $146,930 | $70.64 | 6,900 | 2.13 |
| Arkansas | $136,060 | $65.41 | 2,900 | 2.23 |
| California | $164,610 | $79.14 | 34,030 | 1.87 |
| Colorado | $156,030 | $75.01 | 4,560 | 1.59 |
| Connecticut | $141,290 | $67.93 | 3,490 | 2.06 |
| Delaware | $152,880 | $73.50 | 790 | 1.63 |
| Florida | $135,970 | $65.37 | 21,540 | 2.17 |
| Georgia | $137,120 | $65.92 | 10,530 | 2.15 |
| Hawaii | $163,220 | $78.47 | 1,190 | 1.89 |
| Idaho | $144,900 | $69.66 | 1,790 | 2.09 |
| Illinois | $139,080 | $66.86 | 12,070 | 1.98 |
| Indiana | $144,290 | $69.37 | 6,430 | 2.01 |
| Iowa | $138,860 | $66.76 | 3,230 | 2.07 |
| Kansas | $137,800 | $66.25 | 3,500 | 2.44 |
| Kentucky | $136,530 | $65.64 | 5,030 | 2.51 |
| Louisiana | $132,410 | $63.66 | 5,610 | 2.9 |
| Maine | $140,930 | $67.75 | 1,380 | 2.15 |
| Maryland | $138,990 | $66.82 | 5,400 | 1.95 |
| Massachusetts | $138,170 | $66.43 | 7,230 | 1.99 |
| Michigan | $137,860 | $66.28 | 8,780 | 1.99 |
| Minnesota | $159,740 | $76.80 | 6,310 | 2.14 |
| Mississippi | $133,230 | $64.05 | 3,050 | 2.62 |
| Missouri | $137,610 | $66.16 | 6,740 | 2.29 |
| Montana | $142,080 | $68.31 | 1,190 | 2.33 |
| Nebraska | $139,330 | $66.99 | 2,450 | 2.39 |
| Nevada | $140,030 | $67.32 | 2,500 | 1.61 |
| New Hampshire | $143,020 | $68.76 | 1,130 | 1.66 |
| New Jersey | $137,620 | $66.16 | 9,420 | 2.2 |
| New Mexico | $147,000 | $70.67 | 1,730 | 1.99 |
| New York | $142,090 | $68.31 | 19,760 | 2.04 |
| North Carolina | $138,860 | $66.76 | 11,430 | 2.31 |
| North Dakota | $142,040 | $68.29 | 1,070 | 2.48 |
| Ohio | $137,020 | $65.87 | 12,790 | 2.31 |
| Oklahoma | $135,140 | $64.97 | 3,610 | 2.11 |
| Oregon | $165,960 | $79.79 | 3,250 | 1.65 |
| Pennsylvania | $138,160 | $66.42 | 14,090 | 2.32 |
| Rhode Island | $128,180 | $61.63 | 1,510 | 3.01 |
| South Carolina | $135,700 | $65.24 | 5,320 | 2.31 |
| South Dakota | $146,790 | $70.57 | 1,280 | 2.81 |
| Tennessee | $133,390 | $64.13 | 8,250 | 2.52 |
| Texas | $138,260 | $66.47 | 24,700 | 1.76 |
| Utah | $144,240 | $69.34 | 2,830 | 1.63 |
| Vermont | $136,270 | $65.52 | 530 | 1.76 |
| Virginia | $144,060 | $69.26 | 7,980 | 1.94 |
| Washington | $160,610 | $77.22 | 7,350 | 2.07 |
| West Virginia | $133,430 | $64.15 | 2,260 | 3.23 |
| Wisconsin | $148,740 | $71.51 | 5,730 | 1.95 |
| Wyoming | $139,550 | $67.09 | 510 | 1.83 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $200,580 | 180 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $199,040 | 1,960 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $177,410 | 3,670 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $173,340 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $172,860 | 240 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $172,680 | 2,310 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $172,630 | 70 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $171,900 | 90 |
| Vallejo, CA | $170,870 | 350 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $170,570 | 330 |
| Corvallis, OR | $170,470 | 100 |
| Salem, OR | $169,210 | 300 |
| Fresno, CA | $169,160 | 890 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $168,830 | 2,070 |
| Redding, CA | $166,800 | 160 |
Metro areas with the most pharmacists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 20,000 | $141,320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 12,450 | $157,440 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 8,930 | $140,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 7,230 | $138,170 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,460 | $148,740 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 6,410 | $140,470 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 6,150 | $135,210 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 6,120 | $139,870 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,280 | $139,660 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,260 | $150,540 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 5,050 | $144,490 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,440 | $162,870 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 4,280 | $137,770 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,160 | $160,990 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 3,670 | $177,410 |
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Questions
How much does a pharmacist make?
The median pay for pharmacists in the U.S. was $140,910 a year ($67.75 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $129,380 and $161,840.
Which states pay pharmacists the most?
The highest pay was in Alaska ($167,310), Oregon ($165,960), California ($164,610), Hawaii ($163,220), Washington ($160,610). The lowest was in Rhode Island ($128,180), Louisiana ($132,410), Mississippi ($133,230).
How many pharmacists are there in the U.S.?
About 321,970 people were employed as pharmacists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.