Pharmacist salary in New York
What pharmacists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$142,090$68.31 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$129,240 – $163,510Top 10%: $174,550+
Jobs19,7600.98× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $141,320 | $67.94 | 20,000 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $137,900 | $66.30 | 1,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $136,310 | $65.54 | 1,070 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $136,720 | $65.73 | 1,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $149,510 | $71.88 | 740 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $140,080 | $67.34 | 540 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $136,400 | $65.58 | 340 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $136,520 | $65.64 | 250 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $145,350 | $69.88 | 250 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $129,870 | $62.44 | 240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $138,120 | $66.41 | 220 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,150 | $63.53 | 120 |
| Kingston, NY | $142,360 | $68.44 | 110 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $143,250 | $68.87 | 80 |
| Elmira, NY | $142,640 | $68.58 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $151,780 | $72.97 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Virginia · $144,060 New Hampshire · $143,020 Montana · $142,080 North Dakota · $142,040 Connecticut · $141,290 Maine · $140,930
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in New York?
Pharmacists in New York earned a median of $142,090 a year ($68.31 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $129,240 to $163,510.
Where in New York do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Ithaca, NY at $151,780.
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.