Pharmacists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $133,650 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.26
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $161,820
Employed locally 2,740
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $107,360
    50th (median)
    $133,650
    75th
    $151,900
    90th
    $161,820

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 167% Median Pharmacists salary is 67% 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
    Cleveland, OH $136,500
    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

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Columbus, OH is $64.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.11 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Columbus, OH is 2.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,360.