Pharmacists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $130,960 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.96
10th percentile $65,040
90th percentile $163,080
Employed locally 230
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,040
    25th
    $112,190
    50th (median)
    $130,960
    75th
    $143,010
    90th
    $163,080

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 169% Median Pharmacists salary is 69% 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
    Logan, UT-ID $145,940
    Morgantown, WV $141,580
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $139,950
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Rome, GA $137,240
    Sheboygan, WI $136,500

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Gainesville, GA is $62.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.25 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Gainesville, GA is 4.7% 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 $65,040 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,190.