Pharmacist salary in Georgia
What pharmacists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$137,120$65.92 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$126,520 – $158,880Top 10%: $170,110+
Jobs10,5301.04× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $139,870 | $67.25 | 6,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $132,240 | $63.58 | 750 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $131,630 | $63.28 | 620 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $133,110 | $64.00 | 430 |
| Savannah, GA | $137,420 | $66.07 | 420 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $134,600 | $64.71 | 380 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $132,230 | $63.57 | 330 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $137,350 | $66.03 | 310 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $132,790 | $63.84 | 300 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $132,280 | $63.60 | 230 |
| Gainesville, GA | $135,920 | $65.34 | 210 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $131,190 | $63.07 | 190 |
| Albany, GA | $130,700 | $62.84 | 170 |
| Valdosta, GA | $127,810 | $61.45 | 170 |
| Dalton, GA | $130,050 | $62.53 | 120 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $135,360 | $65.08 | 120 |
| Rome, GA | $142,090 | $68.31 | 110 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $136,680 | $65.71 | 100 |
| Hinesville, GA | $134,510 | $64.67 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Michigan · $137,860 Kansas · $137,800 New Jersey · $137,620 Missouri · $137,610 Ohio · $137,020 Kentucky · $136,530
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550 Dental Hygienists · $95,490
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Georgia?
Pharmacists in Georgia earned a median of $137,120 a year ($65.92 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $126,520 to $158,880.
Where in Georgia do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Rome, GA at $142,090.
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.