Pharmacists Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $124,990 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.09
10th percentile $66,690
90th percentile $147,940
Employed locally 280
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,690
    25th
    $104,530
    50th (median)
    $124,990
    75th
    $129,970
    90th
    $147,940

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $71,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,180
    Nurse Practitioners $106,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,620
    Dental Hygienists $81,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in East Tennessee is $60.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.29 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in East Tennessee is 9.1% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $66,690 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,530.