What is the entry-level Pharmacist salary?

Entry-level Pharmacists typically start around $105,000 per year, rising toward $132,750 with experience.

What is the highest Pharmacist salary?

Experienced Pharmacists can earn around $165,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.

What education does a Pharmacist need?

Most Pharmacist roles require a Doctorate degree. Job demand is projected to grow 3% — about as fast as average.

Healthcare · US Salary

Pharmacist Salary

Median $132,750/yr · about $63.82/hr

Entry-level

$105,000

Median (typical)

$132,750

Experienced

$165,000

Job growth

+3%

about as fast as average

Education

Doctorate

Field

Healthcare

How much does a Pharmacist make?

The typical Pharmacist in the United States earns a median salary of $132,750 per year — roughly $63.82 per hour. Pay ranges from about $105,000 for entry-level roles to $165,000 for experienced professionals.

Demand for Pharmacists is projected to change by 3% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Most positions require a Doctorate degree. Actual pay varies with location, industry, and employer — use our take-home pay calculator to estimate your after-tax income by state.

Pharmacist Salary — FAQ

How much does a Pharmacist make?: The median Pharmacist salary in the US is $132,750 per year, which is about $63.82 per hour (at 2,080 hours/year).
What is the entry-level Pharmacist salary?: Entry-level Pharmacists typically start around $105,000 per year, rising toward $132,750 with experience.
What is the highest Pharmacist salary?: Experienced Pharmacists can earn around $165,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.
What education does a Pharmacist need?: Most Pharmacist roles require a Doctorate degree. Job demand is projected to grow 3% — about as fast as average.

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