Pharmacist Salary
Median annual base pay is $135,300 across 911 reported Pharmacist salaries.
Median hourly rate is $65.00 per hour.
Updated 22 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $101,941 | $116,200 | $135,300 | $154,100 | $176,800 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $128,960 | 15 |
| 3-5 yrs | $136,053 | 18 |
| 6-10 yrs | $149,344 | 19 |
| 11-15 yrs | $165,000 | 9 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | $175,600 | 7 |
| South Dakota | $169,000 | 7 |
| California | $160,098 | 70 |
| Montana | $154,600 | 8 |
| Idaho | $154,100 | 7 |
| Utah | $153,400 | 7 |
| Alaska | $152,000 | 8 |
| Washington | $149,760 | 38 |
| Arizona | $149,074 | 26 |
| Oregon | $146,900 | 15 |
Top Employers
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Albertsons LLC | $159,120 | 5 |
| Safeway Inc. | $152,360 | 27 |
| Dignity Health | $149,822 | 7 |
| Walgreens | $144,842 | 38 |
| Marshfield Clinic | $137,758 | 5 |
| CVS Health | $136,552 | 128 |
| Methodist Healthcare San Antonio | $126,682 | 5 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Community Pharmacy (Large Chain / Retail) | $145,000 | 18 |
| Ambulatory Care Clinic (Physician Office / Independent Clinic) | $137,758 | 8 |
| Hospital (Acute Care / Inpatient) | $130,000 | 61 |
| Academic Medical Center (Teaching Hospital) | $126,880 | 10 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Pharmacy Intern · Pharmacy Resident (PGY1) · Graduate Teaching Assistant | — | 1 |
| Junior / Early Career | Pharmacist I · Pharmacy Resident (PGY2) · Adjunct Faculty | — | 1 |
| Mid-Level | Staff Pharmacist · Consultant Pharmacist · Drug Safety Scientist | $140,000 | 23 |
| Senior | Clinical Pharmacist · Senior Pharmacist · Senior Clinical Pharmacist | $149,000 | 10 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead Pharmacist · Clinical Pharmacy Specialist · Lead Consultant Pharmacist | $171,000 | 5 |
| Manager | Pharmacy Manager · Pharmacist-in-Charge · Clinical Coordinator | $160,000 | 9 |
| Director | Director of Pharmacy · Regional Pharmacy Director · Associate Director of Pharmacy | — | 1 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $135,200 | 245 |
| Annual Salary | $133,120 | 181 |
| Yearly | $145,600 | 31 |
Pharmacist salaries by state
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Common questions
How much does a Pharmacist make?
The median Pharmacist salary is $135,300 per year, based on 911 reported salaries.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacist?
The median reported rate is $65.00 per hour.
Which state pays Pharmacists the most?
District Of Columbia has the highest median at $175,600 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Pharmacists with 11-15 yrs of experience make?
$165,000 per year at the median — $29,700 above the Pharmacist median.
How much does a Pharmacist at the Lead / Expert level make?
$171,000 per year at the median — $35,700 above the Pharmacist median.
Which employers pay Pharmacists the most?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Albertsons LLC is highest at $159,120 per year.