Pharmacists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for pharmacists is $75.01 an hour ($156,030 a year). About 4,560 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($140,910). Colorado ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $57.89 | $120,410 |
| 25% of workers | $65.74 | $136,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.01 | $156,030 |
| 75% of workers | $81.31 | $169,120 |
| 90% of workers | $90.59 | $188,430 |
Pharmacists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $164,240 | 250 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $157,890 | 2,630 |
| Colorado Springs | $154,050 | 0 |
| Pueblo | $150,160 | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $149,410 | 0 |
| Greeley | $148,850 | 150 |
| Grand Junction | $147,170 | 120 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $49,970 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,930 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,540 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,560 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| Physicians, All Other | $298,320 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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