Pharmacists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $135,200 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.00
10th percentile $87,420
90th percentile $168,710
Employed locally 350
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,420
    25th
    $126,640
    50th (median)
    $135,200
    75th
    $150,070
    90th
    $168,710

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians$42,940
    Nurse Practitioners$130,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Capital/Northern New York is $65.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.39 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 1.7% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $87,420 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,640.