Pharmacist salary in Louisiana
What pharmacists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$132,410$63.66 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$124,630 – $145,670Top 10%: $156,740+
Jobs5,6101.40× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $128,100 | $61.59 | 1,470 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $134,680 | $64.75 | 960 |
| Lafayette, LA | $132,130 | $63.53 | 540 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $137,970 | $66.33 | 520 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $131,200 | $63.08 | 370 |
| Monroe, LA | $131,990 | $63.46 | 280 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $134,050 | $64.45 | 240 |
| Alexandria, LA | $134,340 | $64.59 | 220 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $133,720 | $64.29 | 220 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $131,450 | $63.20 | 210 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $132,100 | $63.51 | 200 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $131,970 | $63.45 | 180 |
| Hammond, LA | $133,580 | $64.22 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Pharmacist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $135,700 Oklahoma · $135,140 Alabama · $134,630 West Virginia · $133,430 Tennessee · $133,390 Mississippi · $133,230
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,460
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Louisiana?
Pharmacists in Louisiana earned a median of $132,410 a year ($63.66 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $124,630 to $145,670.
Where in Louisiana do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $137,970.
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.