Pharmacists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $163,200 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.46
10th percentile $78,370
90th percentile $183,890
Employed locally 310
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,370
    25th
    $147,540
    50th (median)
    $163,200
    75th
    $178,520
    90th
    $183,890

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 170% Median Pharmacists salary is 70% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $162,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $159,030
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Yakima, WA $141,620

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Anchorage, AK is $78.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.86 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $78,370 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $147,540.