Pharmacists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $130,530 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.76
10th percentile $106,720
90th percentile $158,030
Employed locally 1,050
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,720
    25th
    $126,670
    50th (median)
    $130,530
    75th
    $150,750
    90th
    $158,030

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 141% Median Pharmacists salary is 41% 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
    Grand Junction, CO $145,970
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $143,840
    District of Columbia $141,560
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $135,640
    Connecticut $135,340
    Victoria, TX $135,210

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Hartford, CT is $62.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.35 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Hartford, CT is 5.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $106,720 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,670.