Pharmacists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $136,120 -1% vs national
Median hourly $65.44
10th percentile $80,840
90th percentile $157,600
Employed locally 60
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,840
    25th
    $125,710
    50th (median)
    $136,120
    75th
    $157,600
    90th
    $157,600

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 186% Median Pharmacists salary is 86% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Albany, OR $151,160
    Syracuse, NY $144,270
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $138,690
    Albany, GA $137,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $135,720

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,670
    Nurse Practitioners $130,830
    Physician Assistants $130,260
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $370,320
    Medical Records Specialists $56,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Ithaca, NY is $65.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.84 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Ithaca, NY is 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $80,840 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,710.