Pharmacists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for pharmacists is $67.75 an hour ($140,910 a year). About 321,970 people work in this job there.
Pay range for pharmacists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.73 | $99,290 |
| 25% of workers | $62.20 | $129,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.75 | $140,910 |
| 75% of workers | $77.81 | $161,840 |
| 90% of workers | $83.77 | $174,230 |
Best-paying states for pharmacists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $167,310 | 560 |
| Oregon | $165,960 | 3,250 |
| California | $164,610 | 34,030 |
| Hawaii | $163,220 | 1,190 |
| Washington | $160,610 | 7,350 |
| Minnesota | $159,740 | 6,310 |
| Colorado | $156,030 | 4,560 |
| District of Columbia | $153,400 | 850 |
| Delaware | $152,880 | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $148,740 | 5,730 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $134,630
- Alaska · $167,310
- Arizona · $146,930
- Arkansas · $136,060
- California · $164,610
- Colorado · $156,030
- Connecticut · $141,290
- Delaware · $152,880
- District of Columbia · $153,400
- Florida · $135,970
- Georgia · $137,120
- Hawaii · $163,220
- Idaho · $144,900
- Illinois · $139,080
- Indiana · $144,290
- Iowa · $138,860
- Kansas · $137,800
- Kentucky · $136,530
- Louisiana · $132,410
- Maine · $140,930
- Maryland · $138,990
- Massachusetts · $138,170
- Michigan · $137,860
- Minnesota · $159,740
- Mississippi · $133,230
- Missouri · $137,610
- Montana · $142,080
- Nebraska · $139,330
- Nevada · $140,030
- New Hampshire · $143,020
- New Jersey · $137,620
- New Mexico · $147,000
- New York · $142,090
- North Carolina · $138,860
- North Dakota · $142,040
- Ohio · $137,020
- Oklahoma · $135,140
- Oregon · $165,960
- Pennsylvania · $138,160
- Rhode Island · $128,180
- South Carolina · $135,700
- South Dakota · $146,790
- Tennessee · $133,390
- Texas · $138,260
- Utah · $144,240
- Vermont · $136,270
- Virginia · $144,060
- Washington · $160,610
- West Virginia · $133,430
- Wisconsin · $148,740
- Wyoming · $139,550
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,750 |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
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