Pharmacist salary in Tennessee
What pharmacists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,390$64.13 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$123,820 – $153,380Top 10%: $164,430+
Jobs8,2501.22× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $137,590 | $66.15 | 2,630 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $134,220 | $64.53 | 1,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $132,460 | $63.68 | 990 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $132,240 | $63.58 | 750 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $133,270 | $64.07 | 370 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $132,490 | $63.70 | 300 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $130,850 | $62.91 | 300 |
| Johnson City, TN | $128,580 | $61.82 | 290 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $130,280 | $62.63 | 280 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $129,490 | $62.26 | 230 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $133,920 | $64.39 | 190 |
| Jackson, TN | $140,540 | $67.57 | 180 |
| Cleveland, TN | $124,160 | $59.69 | 120 |
| Morristown, TN | $129,410 | $62.22 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Pharmacist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $135,700 Oklahoma · $135,140 Alabama · $134,630 West Virginia · $133,430 Mississippi · $133,230 Louisiana · $132,410
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $64,630
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Tennessee?
Pharmacists in Tennessee earned a median of $133,390 a year ($64.13 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $123,820 to $153,380.
Where in Tennessee do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Jackson, TN at $140,540.
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.