Pharmacists Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $132,320 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.62
10th percentile $93,590
90th percentile $157,490
Employed locally 140
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,590
    25th
    $108,050
    50th (median)
    $132,320
    75th
    $142,510
    90th
    $157,490

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 207% Median Pharmacists salary is 107% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Salinas, CA $169,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,170
    Psychiatric Technicians $36,220
    Nurse Practitioners $108,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Decatur, AL is $63.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.37 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Decatur, AL is 3.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $93,590 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,050.