Pharmacists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for pharmacists is $69.46 an hour ($144,490 a year). About 5,050 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($140,910). It is 2% lower than the Arizona median ($146,930).
Pay range for pharmacists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.92 | $105,920 |
| 25% of workers | $64.29 | $133,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $69.46 | $144,490 |
| 75% of workers | $77.49 | $161,190 |
| 90% of workers | $82.29 | $171,160 |
Pharmacists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $163,260 | 90 |
| Yuma | $161,630 | 100 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $152,710 | 60 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $152,560 | 140 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $149,480 | 140 |
| Tucson | $147,420 | 1,010 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $144,490 | 5,050 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,830 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,760 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,270 |
| Physicians, All Other | $301,270 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,650 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $341,680 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Paramedics | $53,400 |
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