Pharmacists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for pharmacists is $64.72 an hour ($134,630 a year). About 5,400 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Alabama ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.28 | $90,010 |
| 25% of workers | $61.18 | $127,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.72 | $134,630 |
| 75% of workers | $72.94 | $151,700 |
| 90% of workers | $77.85 | $161,940 |
Pharmacists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $138,800 | 1,550 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $136,860 | 200 |
| Huntsville | $136,840 | 600 |
| Montgomery | $136,620 | 430 |
| Mobile | $134,570 | 440 |
| Decatur | $133,410 | 120 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $133,180 | 210 |
| Tuscaloosa | $132,430 | 320 |
| Dothan | $131,230 | 160 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $130,540 | 160 |
| Gadsden | $129,090 | 100 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $126,760 | 100 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,750 |
| Physicians, All Other | $272,610 |
| Paramedics | $48,540 |
| Physician Assistants | $104,960 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,290 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $66,150 |
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