Pharmacists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $137,920 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.31
10th percentile $129,450
90th percentile $158,800
Employed locally 160
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,450
    25th
    $131,730
    50th (median)
    $137,920
    75th
    $155,070
    90th
    $158,800

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 164% Median Pharmacists salary is 64% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Bend, OR $162,410
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $159,030
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $153,170
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $148,510

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Bismarck, ND is $66.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.3% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $129,450 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,730.