Pharmacists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $131,610 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.28
10th percentile $100,830
90th percentile $161,220
Employed locally 130
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,830
    25th
    $122,130
    50th (median)
    $131,610
    75th
    $147,670
    90th
    $161,220

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 217% Median Pharmacists salary is 117% 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
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $170,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Williamsport, PA $151,140
    Grants Pass, OR $150,090
    Spartanburg, SC $149,880

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,420
    Physicians, All Other $279,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,670
    Physician Assistants $115,260
    Physical Therapists $95,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Altoona, PA is $63.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.06 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Altoona, PA is 4.3% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,830 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,130.