Pharmacists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $127,090 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.10
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $162,930
Employed locally 270
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $91,890
    50th (median)
    $127,090
    75th
    $135,310
    90th
    $162,930

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Logan, UT-ID $145,940
    Morgantown, WV $141,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $139,950
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Rome, GA $137,240
    Sheboygan, WI $136,500

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Athens, GA is $61.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.32 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Athens, GA is 7.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,890.