SOC 29-1051 · May 2025 · United States
Pharmacists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pharmacists across the United States is $140,910 per year, measured over 321,970 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $167,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pharmacists
Pay for this occupation varies by 30.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $167,310 and Rhode Island pays $128,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $167,310 | 560 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $165,960 | 3,250 | |
| 3 | California | $164,610 | 34,030 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $163,220 | 1,190 | |
| 5 | Washington | $160,610 | 7,350 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $159,740 | 6,310 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $156,030 | 4,560 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $153,400 | 850 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $152,880 | 790 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $148,740 | 5,730 |
States with the most Pharmacists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 34,030 | $164,610 | |
| 2 | Texas | 24,700 | $138,260 | |
| 3 | Florida | 21,540 | $135,970 | |
| 4 | New York | 19,760 | $142,090 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 14,090 | $138,160 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 12,790 | $137,020 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,070 | $139,080 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 11,430 | $138,860 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,530 | $137,120 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,420 | $137,620 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $200,580 | 180 |
| 2 | San Jose | $199,040 | 1,960 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $177,410 | 3,670 |
| 4 | Fairbanks | $173,340 | 50 |
| 5 | San Luis Obispo | $172,860 | 240 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $172,680 | 2,310 |
| 7 | Longview | $172,630 | 70 |
| 8 | Hanford | $171,900 | 90 |
| 9 | Vallejo | $170,870 | 350 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $170,570 | 330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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