Pharmacists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $137,530 +0% vs national
Median hourly $66.12
10th percentile $93,350
90th percentile $172,630
Employed locally 1,010
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,350
    25th
    $129,500
    50th (median)
    $137,530
    75th
    $158,880
    90th
    $172,630

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 202% Median Pharmacists salary is 102% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $162,990
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,640
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,180

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Albuquerque, NM is $66.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.01 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $93,350 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,500.