Pharmacists pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for pharmacists is $79.79 an hour ($165,960 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($140,910). Oregon ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60.60 | $126,040 |
| 25% of workers | $69.24 | $144,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.79 | $165,960 |
| 75% of workers | $87.52 | $182,040 |
| 90% of workers | $93.20 | $193,860 |
Pharmacists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | $170,470 | 100 |
| Salem | $169,210 | 300 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $168,830 | 2,070 |
| Bend | $165,960 | 180 |
| Medford | $163,540 | 160 |
| Albany | $158,000 | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $155,890 | 310 |
| Grants Pass | $142,090 | 50 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $129,010 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $54,900 |
| Physicians, All Other | $347,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,680 |
| Physician Assistants | $155,780 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $293,240 |
| Paramedics | $74,840 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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