Wage data
Pharmacists Salary in the United States
The median Pharmacists salary in the United States is $140,910 per year, with most earning between $129,380 and $161,840 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$129K – $162K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $129,380 |
| Median (50th) | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $174,230 |
Pharmacists salary by metro
- San Jose$199,040 median
- San Francisco$177,410 median
- Sacramento$172,680 median
- Portland$168,830 median
- San Diego$165,130 median
- Seattle$162,870 median
- Minneapolis$160,990 median
- Denver$157,890 median
- Los Angeles$157,440 median
- Austin$151,290 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.