Pharmacists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $130,680 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.83
10th percentile $91,520
90th percentile $154,040
Employed locally 250
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,520
    25th
    $116,340
    50th (median)
    $130,680
    75th
    $141,080
    90th
    $154,040

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 213% Median Pharmacists salary is 113% 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
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $170,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Williamsport, PA $151,140
    Grants Pass, OR $150,090
    Spartanburg, SC $149,880

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Nurse Practitioners $122,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Erie, PA is $62.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.92 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Erie, PA is 4.9% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $91,520 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,340.