Pharmacists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for pharmacists is $64.13 an hour ($133,390 a year). About 8,250 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.64 | $88,700 |
| 25% of workers | $59.53 | $123,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.13 | $133,390 |
| 75% of workers | $73.74 | $153,380 |
| 90% of workers | $79.06 | $164,430 |
Pharmacists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $140,540 | 180 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $137,590 | 2,630 |
| Memphis | $134,220 | 1,460 |
| Clarksville | $133,920 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $133,270 | 370 |
| Knoxville | $132,460 | 990 |
| Chattanooga | $132,240 | 750 |
| Morristown | $129,410 | 120 |
| Johnson City | $128,580 | 290 |
| Cleveland | $124,160 | 120 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,500 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,590 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,920 |
| Physicians, All Other | $301,290 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $226,830 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,240 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $232,220 |
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