Pharmacists Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $134,340 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.59
10th percentile $80,520
90th percentile $154,880
Employed locally 80
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,520
    25th
    $121,870
    50th (median)
    $134,340
    75th
    $146,430
    90th
    $154,880

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 212% Median Pharmacists salary is 112% 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
    Albany, OR $151,160
    Syracuse, NY $144,270
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $138,690
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Ithaca, NY $136,120

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,920
    Nurse Practitioners$133,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,510
    General Internal Medicine Physicians$237,470
    Physician Assistants$132,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Elmira, NY is $64.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.10 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Elmira, NY is 2.3% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $80,520 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,870.