Pharmacists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for pharmacists in the U.S. is $140,910 ($67.75 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $140,910
- Mean annual wage
- $140,920
- Median hourly wage
- $67.75
- Employment
- 321,970
321,970 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,290 | $47.73 |
| 25th percentile | $129,380 | $62.20 |
| Median (50th) | $140,910 | $67.75 |
| 75th percentile | $161,840 | $77.81 |
| 90th percentile | $174,230 | $83.77 |
Highest-paying states for pharmacists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $167,310 | 560 |
| Oregon | $165,960 | 3,250 |
| California | $164,610 | 34,030 |
| Hawaii | $163,220 | 1,190 |
| Washington | $160,610 | 7,350 |
| Minnesota | $159,740 | 6,310 |
| Colorado | $156,030 | 4,560 |
| District of Columbia | $153,400 | 850 |
| Delaware | $152,880 | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $148,740 | 5,730 |
Lowest-paying states
- Rhode Island: $128,180 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $132,410 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $133,230 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $133,390 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $133,430 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Registered Nurses$97,550
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,400
- Pharmacy Technicians$45,750
- Physicians, All Other$265,930
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,930
- Nurse Practitioners$132,300
- Physical Therapists$102,760
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,110
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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