Pharmacists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $133,570 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.22
10th percentile $93,640
90th percentile $158,760
Employed locally 200
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,640
    25th
    $126,220
    50th (median)
    $133,570
    75th
    $150,160
    90th
    $158,760

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 197% Median Pharmacists salary is 97% 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
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,490
    Nurse Practitioners $108,260
    Physical Therapists $99,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Lynchburg, VA is $64.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.64 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Lynchburg, VA 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $93,640 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,220.