Pharmacists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $132,730 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.81
10th percentile $100,190
90th percentile $165,520
Employed locally 660
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,190
    25th
    $127,530
    50th (median)
    $132,730
    75th
    $146,330
    90th
    $165,520

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 154% Median Pharmacists salary is 54% 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
    Grand Junction, CO $145,970
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $143,840
    District of Columbia $141,560
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $135,640
    Connecticut $135,340
    Victoria, TX $135,210

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in New Haven, CT is $63.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.47 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in New Haven, CT 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,190 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,530.