Pharmacists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $137,030 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.88
10th percentile $125,390
90th percentile $179,720
Employed locally 300
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $125,390
    25th
    $135,730
    50th (median)
    $137,030
    75th
    $179,720
    90th
    $179,720

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 151% Median Pharmacists salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Physical Therapists $102,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Charlottesville, VA is $65.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.69 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $125,390 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,730.