Pharmacists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $136,500 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.62
10th percentile $52,690
90th percentile $164,490
Employed locally 2,910
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,690
    25th
    $127,280
    50th (median)
    $136,500
    75th
    $155,430
    90th
    $164,490

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 199% Median Pharmacists salary is 99% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $135,330
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $134,760
    Wheeling, WV-OH $134,540
    Ohio $134,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $134,130
    Akron, OH $134,000

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Cleveland, OH is $65.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.76 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $52,690 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,280.