Pharmacists Salary by State
The national median pay for pharmacists is $140,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $128,180 in Rhode Island to $167,310 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $99,290
- 25th percentile
- $129,380
- Median
- $140,910
- 75th percentile
- $161,840
- Top 10%
- $174,230
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 321,970 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $167,310 | +19% | $133,830 | $196,020 | 560 |
| 2 | Oregon | $165,960 | +18% | $126,040 | $193,860 | 3,250 |
| 3 | California | $164,610 | +17% | $90,560 | $213,820 | 34,030 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $163,220 | +16% | $127,410 | $177,290 | 1,190 |
| 5 | Washington | $160,610 | +14% | $126,230 | $205,210 | 7,350 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $159,740 | +13% | $98,150 | $174,660 | 6,310 |
| 7 | Colorado | $156,030 | +11% | $120,410 | $188,430 | 4,560 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $153,400 | +9% | $64,870 | $196,080 | 850 |
| 9 | Delaware | $152,880 | +8% | $103,170 | $178,760 | 790 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $148,740 | +6% | $112,020 | $178,090 | 5,730 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $147,000 | +4% | $103,500 | $174,200 | 1,730 |
| 12 | Arizona | $146,930 | +4% | $103,490 | $171,660 | 6,900 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $146,790 | +4% | $112,200 | $166,340 | 1,280 |
| 14 | Idaho | $144,900 | +3% | $102,180 | $164,050 | 1,790 |
| 15 | Indiana | $144,290 | +2% | $107,050 | $169,360 | 6,430 |
| 16 | Utah | $144,240 | +2% | $70,260 | $172,440 | 2,830 |
| 17 | Virginia | $144,060 | +2% | $106,800 | $173,550 | 7,980 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $143,020 | +1% | $98,870 | $170,030 | 1,130 |
| 19 | New York | $142,090 | +1% | $92,910 | $174,550 | 19,760 |
| 20 | Montana | $142,080 | +1% | $98,660 | $165,260 | 1,190 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $142,040 | +1% | $105,490 | $167,940 | 1,070 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $141,290 | 0% | $106,660 | $165,360 | 3,490 |
| 23 | Maine | $140,930 | 0% | $101,360 | $166,810 | 1,380 |
| 24 | Nevada | $140,030 | −1% | $104,000 | $168,600 | 2,500 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $139,550 | −1% | $115,820 | $168,450 | 510 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $139,330 | −1% | $84,990 | $170,090 | 2,450 |
| 27 | Illinois | $139,080 | −1% | $98,970 | $169,430 | 12,070 |
| 28 | Maryland | $138,990 | −1% | $115,860 | $169,890 | 5,400 |
| 29 | Iowa | $138,860 | −1% | $117,450 | $164,520 | 3,230 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $138,860 | −1% | $101,670 | $169,820 | 11,430 |
| 31 | Texas | $138,260 | −2% | $95,950 | $170,170 | 24,700 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $138,170 | −2% | $113,710 | $164,500 | 7,230 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $138,160 | −2% | $112,750 | $163,570 | 14,090 |
| 34 | Michigan | $137,860 | −2% | $101,740 | $168,540 | 8,780 |
| 35 | Kansas | $137,800 | −2% | $78,770 | $169,310 | 3,500 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $137,620 | −2% | $112,560 | $172,110 | 9,420 |
| 37 | Missouri | $137,610 | −2% | $107,530 | $166,840 | 6,740 |
| 38 | Georgia | $137,120 | −3% | $100,950 | $170,110 | 10,530 |
| 39 | Ohio | $137,020 | −3% | $65,470 | $165,900 | 12,790 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $136,530 | −3% | $84,280 | $168,940 | 5,030 |
| 41 | Vermont | $136,270 | −3% | $117,860 | $164,370 | 530 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $136,060 | −3% | $105,560 | $164,940 | 2,900 |
| 43 | Florida | $135,970 | −4% | $56,000 | $166,310 | 21,540 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $135,700 | −4% | $82,430 | $170,270 | 5,320 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $135,140 | −4% | $100,320 | $162,070 | 3,610 |
| 46 | Alabama | $134,630 | −4% | $90,010 | $161,940 | 5,400 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $133,430 | −5% | $80,900 | $166,020 | 2,260 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $133,390 | −5% | $88,700 | $164,430 | 8,250 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $133,230 | −5% | $97,260 | $158,230 | 3,050 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $132,410 | −6% | $100,920 | $156,740 | 5,610 |
| 51 | Rhode Island | $128,180 | −9% | $86,650 | $161,090 | 1,510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pharmacists salary questions
Which state pays pharmacists the most?
Alaska, with a median of $167,310 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $140,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pharmacists the least?
Rhode Island, with a median of $128,180 a year (−9% vs. national).
Where do most pharmacists work?
California has the most jobs, about 34,030, with a median of $164,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.