Pharmacist Salary
Median annual base pay is $145,912 across 841 reported Pharmacist salaries.
Median hourly rate is $65.65 per hour.
Updated 19 September 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $128,960 | $133,000 | $145,912 | $170,000 | $195,000 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $115,000 | 5 |
| 3-5 yrs | $130,000 | 9 |
| 6-10 yrs | $148,000 | 8 |
| 11-15 yrs | $166,400 | 6 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $175,600 | 7 |
| South Dakota | $169,000 | 7 |
| Oklahoma | $159,744 | 8 |
| California | $158,300 | 58 |
| Montana | $154,600 | 8 |
| Idaho | $154,100 | 7 |
| Utah | $153,400 | 7 |
| Washington | $152,360 | 34 |
| Alaska | $152,000 | 8 |
| Missouri | $150,400 | 7 |
Top Employers
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Albertsons LLC | $159,120 | 5 |
| Safeway Inc. | $152,360 | 19 |
| Walgreens | $144,842 | 37 |
| CVS Health | $140,000 | 109 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Care Clinic (Physician Office / Independent Clinic) | $159,744 | 6 |
| Community Pharmacy (Supermarket / Mass Merchant) | $152,360 | 30 |
| Specialty Pharmacy (Oncology, Transplant, etc.) | $145,600 | 5 |
| Community Pharmacy (Large Chain / Retail) | $141,440 | 139 |
| Hospital (Acute Care / Inpatient) | $132,000 | 60 |
| Academic Medical Center (Teaching Hospital) | $126,880 | 10 |
| Community Pharmacy (Independent) | $126,880 | 90 |
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 | $145,000 | 19 |
| Senior | Clinical Pharmacist · Senior Pharmacist · Senior Clinical Pharmacist | $136,053 | 8 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead Pharmacist · Clinical Pharmacy Specialist · Lead Consultant Pharmacist | $171,000 | 5 |
| Manager | Pharmacy Manager · Pharmacist-in-Charge · Clinical Coordinator | $160,000 | 7 |
| Director | Director of Pharmacy · Regional Pharmacy Director · Associate Director of Pharmacy | — | 1 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary | $145,600 | 32 |
| Hourly | $147,680 | 9 |
Pharmacist salaries by state
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- 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 $145,912 per year, based on 841 reported salaries.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacist?
The median reported rate is $65.65 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?
$166,400 per year at the median — $20,488 above the Pharmacist median.
How much does a Pharmacist at the Lead / Expert level make?
$171,000 per year at the median — $25,088 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.