Pharmacists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $152,200 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $73.17
10th percentile $96,680
90th percentile $181,880
Employed locally 2,850
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,680
    25th
    $134,160
    50th (median)
    $152,200
    75th
    $166,480
    90th
    $181,880

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 149% Median Pharmacists salary is 49% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Chico, CA $171,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $165,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Denver, CO is $73.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.62 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Denver, CO is 10.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $96,680 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,160.