Pharmacist salary in Kentucky
What pharmacists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$136,530$65.64 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$128,970 – $158,280Top 10%: $168,940+
Jobs5,0301.21× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $140,200 | $67.40 | 2,380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $143,920 | $69.19 | 1,830 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $136,530 | $65.64 | 1,060 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $134,370 | $64.60 | 450 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $130,560 | $62.77 | 450 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $134,040 | $64.44 | 370 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $133,080 | $63.98 | 360 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $132,280 | $63.59 | 240 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $133,920 | $64.39 | 190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $134,980 | $64.90 | 160 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $134,810 | $64.81 | 130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $139,950 | $67.29 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $132,620 | $63.76 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Georgia · $137,120 Ohio · $137,020 Vermont · $136,270 Arkansas · $136,060 Florida · $135,970 South Carolina · $135,700
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kentucky?
Pharmacists in Kentucky earned a median of $136,530 a year ($65.64 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $128,970 to $158,280.
Where in Kentucky do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $143,920.
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.