Pharmacists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for pharmacists is $61.63 an hour ($128,180 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Rhode Island ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.66 | $86,650 |
| 25% of workers | $55.41 | $115,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.63 | $128,180 |
| 75% of workers | $64.28 | $133,700 |
| 90% of workers | $77.45 | $161,090 |
Pharmacists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $130,840 | 1,880 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,640 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,380 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,970 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,590 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,400 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,040 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $104,000 |
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