Pharmacists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $139,640 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $67.14
10th percentile $92,550
90th percentile $168,410
Employed locally 2,320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,550
    25th
    $127,620
    50th (median)
    $139,640
    75th
    $157,990
    90th
    $168,410

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 181% Median Pharmacists salary is 81% 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
    Salinas, CA $169,050
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Redding, CA $163,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,640
    Washington $157,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Indianapolis, IN is $67.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.78 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $92,550 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,620.