Pharmacists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $134,130 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.49
10th percentile $71,350
90th percentile $160,230
Employed locally 890
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,350
    25th
    $128,790
    50th (median)
    $134,130
    75th
    $149,780
    90th
    $160,230

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 192% Median Pharmacists salary is 92% 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
    Akron, OH $134,000

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,560
    Physicians, All Other $315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,990
    Nurse Practitioners $125,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Dayton, OH is $64.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.41 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Dayton, OH is 2.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $71,350 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,790.