Pharmacists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $132,900 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.89
10th percentile $100,840
90th percentile $157,870
Employed locally 170
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,840
    25th
    $122,010
    50th (median)
    $132,900
    75th
    $146,660
    90th
    $157,870

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 206% Median Pharmacists salary is 106% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,430
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,140
    Physical Therapists $90,170
    Nurse Practitioners $124,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Blacksburg, VA is $63.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.30 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,840 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,010.