Pharmacists pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for pharmacists is $67.93 an hour ($141,290 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($140,910). Connecticut ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.28 | $106,660 |
| 25% of workers | $62.64 | $130,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.93 | $141,290 |
| 75% of workers | $75.77 | $157,600 |
| 90% of workers | $79.50 | $165,360 |
Pharmacists pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $157,440 | 660 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $146,900 | 270 |
| New Haven | $141,290 | 750 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $138,110 | 370 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $134,340 | 1,180 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,050 |
| Physicians, All Other | $214,990 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,470 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,860 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,830 |
| Paramedics | $77,480 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 |
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