Pharmacists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $134,070 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.46
10th percentile $54,410
90th percentile $155,800
Employed locally 460
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,410
    25th
    $115,910
    50th (median)
    $134,070
    75th
    $142,030
    90th
    $155,800

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 227% Median Pharmacists salary is 127% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $158,020
    Florence, SC $149,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $147,390
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $143,450
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $140,380
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $139,910

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,850
    Physicians, All Other $291,160
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Gainesville, FL is $64.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.46 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Gainesville, FL is 2.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $54,410 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,910.