Pharmacists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $134,690 -2% vs national
Median hourly $64.75
10th percentile $104,630
90th percentile $163,920
Employed locally 790
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,630
    25th
    $129,560
    50th (median)
    $134,690
    75th
    $153,270
    90th
    $163,920

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 170% Median Pharmacists salary is 70% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970
    Physical Therapists $98,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Harrisburg, PA is $64.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.00 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $104,630 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,560.