Pharmacists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $132,770 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.83
10th percentile $103,790
90th percentile $159,120
Employed locally 440
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,790
    25th
    $124,310
    50th (median)
    $132,770
    75th
    $150,540
    90th
    $159,120

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,480
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,660
    Physical Therapists$94,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Central Pennsylvania is $63.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.87 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 3.4% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $103,790 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,310.