Pharmacist Salary (2026): How Much Do Pharmacists Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$143,112
Per Hour$68.80
Total Jobs$321,960
Highest Paying StateAlaska

Pharmacist Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Alaska$167,310▲ 17%$560
2Oregon$165,960▲ 16%$3,250
3California$164,610▲ 15%$34,030
4Hawaii$163,220▲ 14%$1,190
5Washington$160,610▲ 12%$7,350
6Minnesota$159,740▲ 12%$6,310
7Colorado$156,030▲ 9%$4,560
8District of Columbia$153,400▲ 7%$850
9Delaware$152,880▲ 7%$790
10Wisconsin$148,740▲ 4%$5,730
11New Mexico$147,000▲ 3%$1,730
12Arizona$146,930▲ 3%$6,900
13South Dakota$146,790▲ 3%$1,280
14Idaho$144,900▲ 1%$1,790
15Indiana$144,290▲ 1%$6,430
16Utah$144,240▲ 1%$2,830
17Virginia$144,060▲ 1%$7,980
18New Hampshire$143,020▲ 0%$1,130
19New York$142,090▼ 1%$19,760
20Montana$142,080▼ 1%$1,190
21North Dakota$142,040▼ 1%$1,070
22Connecticut$141,290▼ 1%$3,490
23Maine$140,930▼ 2%$1,380
24Nevada$140,030▼ 2%$2,500
25Wyoming$139,550▼ 2%$510
26Nebraska$139,330▼ 3%$2,450
27Illinois$139,080▼ 3%$12,070
28Maryland$138,990▼ 3%$5,400
29Iowa$138,860▼ 3%$3,230
30North Carolina$138,860▼ 3%$11,430
31Texas$138,260▼ 3%$24,700
32Massachusetts$138,170▼ 3%$7,230
33Pennsylvania$138,160▼ 3%$14,090
34Michigan$137,860▼ 4%$8,780
35Kansas$137,800▼ 4%$3,500
36New Jersey$137,620▼ 4%$9,420
37Missouri$137,610▼ 4%$6,740
38Georgia$137,120▼ 4%$10,530
39Ohio$137,020▼ 4%$12,790
40Kentucky$136,530▼ 5%$5,030
41Vermont$136,270▼ 5%$530
42Arkansas$136,060▼ 5%$2,900
43Florida$135,970▼ 5%$21,540
44South Carolina$135,700▼ 5%$5,320
45Oklahoma$135,140▼ 6%$3,610
46Alabama$134,630▼ 6%$5,400
47West Virginia$133,430▼ 7%$2,260
48Tennessee$133,390▼ 7%$8,250
49Mississippi$133,230▼ 7%$3,050
50Louisiana$132,410▼ 7%$5,610
51Rhode Island$128,180▼ 10%$1,510

FAQ

How much does a Pharmacist make?

The national median annual salary for pharmacists is $143,112, about $68.80 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays pharmacists the most?

Alaska tops the list at $167,310 per year.

What state pays pharmacists the least?

Rhode Island has the lowest median at $128,180.

How much does a Pharmacist make per hour?

At the national median, pharmacists earn about $68.80 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most pharmacists employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of pharmacists include California.