Pharmacists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $135,960 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.36
10th percentile $97,600
90th percentile $160,060
Employed locally 1,750
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,600
    25th
    $128,100
    50th (median)
    $135,960
    75th
    $145,190
    90th
    $160,060

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 195% Median Pharmacists salary is 95% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Salinas, CA $169,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,580
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,840
    Physicians, All Other $231,480
    Nurse Practitioners $107,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Birmingham, AL is $65.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.50 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Birmingham, AL is 1.1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $97,600 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,100.