Pharmacist salary in Maryland
What pharmacists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$138,990$66.82 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$130,610 – $158,150Top 10%: $169,890+
Jobs5,4000.94× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $148,740 | $71.51 | 6,460 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $150,540 | $72.38 | 5,260 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $138,110 | $66.40 | 2,730 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $137,670 | $66.19 | 260 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $136,970 | $65.85 | 240 |
| Salisbury, MD | $133,480 | $64.17 | 130 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $133,340 | $64.11 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $139,550 Nebraska · $139,330 Illinois · $139,080 Iowa · $138,860 North Carolina · $138,860 Texas · $138,260
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Physical Therapists · $106,890
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Maryland?
Pharmacists in Maryland earned a median of $138,990 a year ($66.82 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $130,610 to $158,150.
Where in Maryland do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $150,540.
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.