Pharmacists pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for pharmacists is $65.54 an hour ($136,310 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). It is 4% lower than the New York median ($142,090).
Pay range for pharmacists in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59.43 | $123,610 |
| 25% of workers | $63.65 | $132,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.54 | $136,310 |
| 75% of workers | $70.75 | $147,160 |
| 90% of workers | $75.37 | $156,770 |
Pharmacists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $151,780 | 40 |
| Syracuse | $149,510 | 740 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $143,250 | 80 |
| Elmira | $142,640 | 70 |
| Kingston | $142,360 | 110 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $141,320 | 20,000 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $140,080 | 540 |
| Binghamton | $138,120 | 220 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $137,900 | 1,400 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $136,720 | 1,050 |
| Rochester (this page) | $136,310 | 1,070 |
| Glens Falls | $132,150 | 120 |
| Utica-Rome | $129,870 | 240 |
New York 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 Rochester (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $86,570 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,110 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,940 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,430 |
| Physical Therapists | $83,070 |
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