Pharmacists Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,960 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.52
10th percentile $55,270
90th percentile $150,640
Employed locally 450
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,270
    25th
    $115,730
    50th (median)
    $127,960
    75th
    $133,890
    90th
    $150,640

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Nurse Practitioners $102,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840
    Emergency Medical Technicians $29,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in East Kentucky is $61.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.00 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in East Kentucky is 6.9% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $55,270 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,730.