Pharmacists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.43 an hour ($138,170 a year). About 7,230 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Massachusetts ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.67 | $113,710 |
| 25% of workers | $64.16 | $133,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.43 | $138,170 |
| 75% of workers | $74.76 | $155,490 |
| 90% of workers | $79.09 | $164,500 |
Pharmacists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $150,850 | 200 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $140,650 | 90 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $139,660 | 5,280 |
| Springfield | $138,230 | 430 |
| Pittsfield | $137,910 | 100 |
| Worcester | $132,930 | 760 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,470 |
| Physicians, All Other | $236,580 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $142,440 |
| Physician Assistants | $142,410 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $277,490 |
| Pediatricians, General | $221,170 |
| Paramedics | $66,340 |
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