Pharmacists Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $162,990 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $78.36
10th percentile $131,380
90th percentile $203,460
Employed locally 150
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,380
    25th
    $141,850
    50th (median)
    $162,990
    75th
    $173,270
    90th
    $203,460

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $108,470
    Medical Records Specialists $61,080
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,630
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Alaska is $78.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.36 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Alaska is 18.6% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $131,380 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,850.