Pharmacists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.42 an hour ($138,160 a year). About 14,090 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.21 | $112,750 |
| 25% of workers | $62.50 | $129,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.42 | $138,160 |
| 75% of workers | $75.47 | $156,970 |
| 90% of workers | $78.64 | $163,570 |
Pharmacists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | $151,110 | 60 |
| Chambersburg | $150,510 | 80 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $148,740 | 6,460 |
| Lebanon | $144,750 | 90 |
| Reading | $143,210 | 240 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $138,390 | 970 |
| York-Hanover | $137,420 | 300 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $135,480 | 750 |
| State College | $135,010 | 110 |
| Lancaster | $134,320 | 450 |
| Pittsburgh | $134,180 | 3,300 |
| Johnstown | $133,890 | 100 |
| Gettysburg | $131,450 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $130,950 | 570 |
| Altoona | $129,480 | 120 |
| Erie | $128,360 | 220 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Physicians, All Other | $217,310 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,040 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,070 |
| Paramedics | $61,000 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $306,030 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,440 |
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