Pharmacists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for pharmacists is $65.64 an hour ($136,530 a year). About 5,030 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Kentucky ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.52 | $84,280 |
| 25% of workers | $62.01 | $128,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.64 | $136,530 |
| 75% of workers | $76.10 | $158,280 |
| 90% of workers | $81.22 | $168,940 |
Pharmacists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $143,920 | 1,830 |
| Owensboro | $139,950 | 120 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $136,530 | 1,060 |
| Bowling Green | $134,980 | 160 |
| Paducah | $134,810 | 130 |
| Elizabethtown | $132,620 | 100 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,040 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,870 |
| Physicians, All Other | $327,390 |
| Paramedics | $49,890 |
| Physician Assistants | $120,760 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,730 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $241,530 |
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