Pharmacists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Pharmacists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $131,242 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.5% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 4,870 pharmacists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $127,210 to $138,300 depending on location.
$131,242
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$138,300
Highest paying metro
$127,210
Lowest paying metro
4,870
Employed in Kentucky
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Pharmacists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $138,300 | $116,240 | $143,210 | 990 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $136,890 | $128,140 | $157,180 | 1,690 |
| Owensboro, KY | $134,820 | $124,380 | $150,230 | 100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $132,160 | $127,340 | $141,410 | 110 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $131,310 | $126,640 | $152,560 | 130 |
| West Kentucky | $128,930 | $120,520 | $146,620 | 270 |
| East Kentucky | $127,960 | $115,730 | $133,890 | 450 |
| Central Kentucky | $127,500 | $120,890 | $141,140 | 430 |
| South Central Kentucky | $127,340 | $123,210 | $137,270 | 540 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $127,210 | $121,700 | $150,610 | 160 |