Pharmacists Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,500 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.30
10th percentile $105,320
90th percentile $158,180
Employed locally 430
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,320
    25th
    $120,890
    50th (median)
    $127,500
    75th
    $141,140
    90th
    $158,180

    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 Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040
    Speech-Language Pathologists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Central Kentucky is $61.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.68 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Central Kentucky is 7.3% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $105,320 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,890.