Pharmacists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $132,600 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.75
10th percentile $82,570
90th percentile $159,730
Employed locally 240
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,570
    25th
    $119,980
    50th (median)
    $132,600
    75th
    $156,100
    90th
    $159,730

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160
    Physical Therapists $102,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Maryland is $63.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.98 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Maryland is 3.5% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $82,570 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,980.