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Pharmacists salary in United States

The median pharmacists salary is $140,910 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$99,290
Median (p50)
$140,910
Top (p90)
$174,230
Sample size
321,970

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$99,290
p25$129,380
Median$140,910
p75$161,840
Top (p90)$174,230
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Pharmacists salary by region

California$164,610
Washington$160,610
Minnesota$159,740
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$157,440
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$148,740
Arizona$146,930
Indiana$144,290
Virginia$144,060
New York$142,090
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$141,320

Pay trend

Up 4.5% from 2023 to 2025.

$134,7902023
$137,2102024
$140,9202025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Pharmacists salary FAQs

What is the average Pharmacists salary in United States?

The median Pharmacists salary in United States is $140,910 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of pharmacistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Pharmacists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $99,290 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $174,230 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $140,910.

Do Pharmacists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $164,610, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Pharmacists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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