Pharmacist salary in Colorado
What pharmacists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$156,030$75.01 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$136,750 – $169,120Top 10%: $188,430+
Jobs4,5600.77× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $157,890 | $75.91 | 2,630 |
| Boulder, CO | $164,240 | $78.96 | 250 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $167,420 | $80.49 | 170 |
| Greeley, CO | $148,850 | $71.56 | 150 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $152,990 | $73.55 | 140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $150,160 | $72.19 | 130 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $146,640 | $70.50 | 130 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $147,170 | $70.76 | 120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $154,050 | $74.06 | – |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $149,410 | $71.83 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Pharmacist pay in similar states
California · $164,610 Hawaii · $163,220 Washington · $160,610 Minnesota · $159,740 Delaware · $152,880 Wisconsin · $148,740
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Colorado?
Pharmacists in Colorado earned a median of $156,030 a year ($75.01 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $136,750 to $169,120.
Where in Colorado do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $164,240.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.