Pharmacists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $135,330 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.06
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $159,090
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $125,730
    50th (median)
    $135,330
    75th
    $137,740
    90th
    $159,090

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 157% Median Pharmacists salary is 57% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $165,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $165,270
    Mankato, MN $153,140
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Bozeman, MT $151,690

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Amherst Town, MA is $65.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.29 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.6% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,730.