Pharmacists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $133,360 -3% vs national
Median hourly $64.12
10th percentile $104,600
90th percentile $158,750
Employed locally 1,120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,600
    25th
    $128,640
    50th (median)
    $133,360
    75th
    $143,040
    90th
    $158,750

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 155% Median Pharmacists salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Albany, OR $151,160
    Syracuse, NY $144,270
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $138,690
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Ithaca, NY $136,120

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490
    Physical Therapists $88,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Albany, NY is $64.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.01 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Albany, NY is 3% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $104,600 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,640.