Pharmacists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for pharmacists is $63.66 an hour ($132,410 a year). About 5,610 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| 25% of workers | $59.92 | $124,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.66 | $132,410 |
| 75% of workers | $70.03 | $145,670 |
| 90% of workers | $75.36 | $156,740 |
Pharmacists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $137,970 | 520 |
| Baton Rouge | $134,680 | 960 |
| Alexandria | $134,340 | 220 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $134,050 | 240 |
| Lake Charles | $133,720 | 220 |
| Hammond | $133,580 | 140 |
| Lafayette | $132,130 | 540 |
| Monroe | $131,990 | 280 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $131,200 | 370 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $128,100 | 1,470 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,600 |
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Paramedics | $56,050 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,870 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
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