Pharmacists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.82 an hour ($138,990 a year). About 5,400 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($140,910). Maryland ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55.70 | $115,860 |
| 25% of workers | $62.79 | $130,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.82 | $138,990 |
| 75% of workers | $76.03 | $158,150 |
| 90% of workers | $81.68 | $169,890 |
Pharmacists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $138,110 | 2,730 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $136,970 | 240 |
| Salisbury | $133,480 | 130 |
| Lexington Park | $133,340 | 120 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,790 |
| Physicians, All Other | $212,080 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,120 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $260,410 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,560 |
| Paramedics | $66,660 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $285,730 |
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