Pharmacists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $148,510 +8% vs national
Median hourly $71.40
10th percentile $118,430
90th percentile $180,800
Employed locally 350
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,430
    25th
    $135,050
    50th (median)
    $148,510
    75th
    $171,700
    90th
    $180,800

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 163% Median Pharmacists salary is 63% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Fort Collins, CO is $71.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.06 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $118,430 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,050.