Pharmacists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $134,000 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.42
10th percentile $48,710
90th percentile $164,920
Employed locally 840
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,710
    25th
    $119,610
    50th (median)
    $134,000
    75th
    $151,300
    90th
    $164,920

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 188% Median Pharmacists salary is 88% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $136,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $135,330
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $134,760
    Wheeling, WV-OH $134,540
    Ohio $134,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $134,130

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Nurse Practitioners $122,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Akron, OH is $64.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.01 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Akron, OH is 2.5% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Akron?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,610.