Pharmacists Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $135,640 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.21
10th percentile $115,170
90th percentile $159,430
Employed locally 110
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $115,170
    25th
    $126,880
    50th (median)
    $135,640
    75th
    $152,080
    90th
    $159,430

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,890
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,680
    Physical Therapists $101,820
    Dental Hygienists $95,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Connecticut is $65.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.68 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Connecticut is 1.3% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $115,170 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,880.