Pharmacist salary in Virginia
What pharmacists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$144,060$69.26 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$128,230 – $161,600Top 10%: $173,550+
Jobs7,9800.94× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $150,540 | $72.38 | 5,260 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $136,280 | $65.52 | 1,470 |
| Richmond, VA | $144,940 | $69.68 | 1,350 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $133,270 | $64.07 | 370 |
| Roanoke, VA | $133,980 | $64.41 | 360 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $142,220 | $68.37 | 320 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $126,160 | $60.66 | 320 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $138,790 | $66.72 | 230 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $144,090 | $69.27 | 190 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $131,740 | $63.34 | 170 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $135,850 | $65.31 | 150 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $136,150 | $65.46 | 130 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $138,030 | $66.36 | 110 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $125,690 | $60.43 | 100 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $128,270 | $61.67 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Idaho · $144,900 Indiana · $144,290 Utah · $144,240 New Hampshire · $143,020 New York · $142,090 Montana · $142,080
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Virginia?
Pharmacists in Virginia earned a median of $144,060 a year ($69.26 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $128,230 to $161,600.
Where in Virginia do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, 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.