Pharmacists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $133,610 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.23
10th percentile $110,790
90th percentile $162,590
Employed locally 420
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,790
    25th
    $130,370
    50th (median)
    $133,610
    75th
    $153,920
    90th
    $162,590

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 160% Median Pharmacists salary is 60% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,750
    Physicians, All Other $184,790
    Nurse Practitioners $130,240
    Dental Hygienists $82,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Lancaster, PA is $64.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.48 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Lancaster, PA is 2.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $110,790 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,370.