Pharmacists Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $132,900 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.89
10th percentile $96,000
90th percentile $158,590
Employed locally 180
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,000
    25th
    $110,910
    50th (median)
    $132,900
    75th
    $143,990
    90th
    $158,590

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,230
    Nurse Practitioners $126,500
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,720
    Speech-Language Pathologists $84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Central Louisiana is $63.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.66 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Central Louisiana 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $96,000 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,910.