Pharmacist salary in Massachusetts
What pharmacists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$138,170$66.43 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$133,460 – $155,490Top 10%: $164,500+
Jobs7,2300.96× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $139,660 | $67.14 | 5,280 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $130,840 | $62.90 | 1,880 |
| Worcester, MA | $132,930 | $63.91 | 760 |
| Springfield, MA | $138,230 | $66.46 | 430 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $150,850 | $72.52 | 200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $137,910 | $66.30 | 100 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $140,650 | $67.62 | 90 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $140,820 | $67.70 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Texas · $138,260 Pennsylvania · $138,160 Michigan · $137,860 Kansas · $137,800 New Jersey · $137,620 Missouri · $137,610
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Massachusetts?
Pharmacists in Massachusetts earned a median of $138,170 a year ($66.43 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $133,460 to $155,490.
Where in Massachusetts do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $150,850.
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.