Pharmacists pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for pharmacists is $65.92 an hour ($137,120 a year). About 10,530 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Georgia ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.53 | $100,950 |
| 25% of workers | $60.83 | $126,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.92 | $137,120 |
| 75% of workers | $76.39 | $158,880 |
| 90% of workers | $81.79 | $170,110 |
Pharmacists pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | $142,090 | 110 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $139,870 | 6,120 |
| Savannah | $137,420 | 420 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $136,680 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $135,920 | 210 |
| Warner Robins | $135,360 | 120 |
| Hinesville | $134,510 | 50 |
| Columbus | $132,790 | 300 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $132,280 | 230 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $132,230 | 330 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $131,630 | 620 |
| Albany | $130,700 | 170 |
| Dalton | $130,050 | 120 |
| Valdosta | $127,810 | 170 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,910 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,430 |
| Physicians, All Other | $266,880 |
| Physician Assistants | $115,390 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $425,460 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
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