Pharmacists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $157,450 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $75.70
10th percentile $128,400
90th percentile $182,750
Employed locally 270
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,400
    25th
    $139,440
    50th (median)
    $157,450
    75th
    $165,500
    90th
    $182,750

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 153% Median Pharmacists salary is 53% 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
    Chico, CA $171,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $165,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Boulder, CO is $75.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.23 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Boulder, CO is 14.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $128,400 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,440.