Pharmacists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for pharmacists is $65.37 an hour ($135,970 a year). About 21,540 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Florida ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.92 | $56,000 |
| 25% of workers | $60.28 | $125,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.37 | $135,970 |
| 75% of workers | $74.27 | $154,470 |
| 90% of workers | $79.96 | $166,310 |
Pharmacists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $154,060 | 230 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $142,380 | 490 |
| Sebring | $139,570 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $138,990 | 1,420 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $138,760 | 790 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $137,990 | 3,460 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $136,070 | 170 |
| Port St. Lucie | $135,230 | 330 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $135,210 | 6,150 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $135,200 | 530 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $135,010 | 2,900 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $134,880 | 750 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $134,850 | 140 |
| Punta Gorda | $134,840 | 100 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $134,070 | 470 |
| Homosassa Springs | $133,370 | 90 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $132,560 | 600 |
| Tallahassee | $130,620 | 340 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $130,540 | 180 |
| Gainesville | $129,260 | 540 |
| Ocala | $128,870 | 260 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $128,640 | 130 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,590 |
| Physicians, All Other | $262,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,510 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,620 |
| Paramedics | $60,140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $222,600 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $204,990 |
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