Pharmacists Salary in District of Columbia
Pharmacists in District of Columbia earn a median of $153,400 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $153,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($140,910)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,870; the top 10% earn over $196,080. Nationally the range is $99,290 to $174,230.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Nurse Practitioners$135,880 median in District of Columbia
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- Neurologists$332,000 median in District of Columbia
- Preventive Medicine Physicians$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Allergists and Immunologists$77,430 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$223,250 median in District of Columbia
Pharmacists pay in District of Columbia
How much do pharmacists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $153,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,870 and the top 10% earn over $196,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for pharmacists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $140,910). Living costs are not included.