Pharmacists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $135,720 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.25
10th percentile $100,630
90th percentile $167,900
Employed locally 22,010
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,630
    25th
    $126,610
    50th (median)
    $135,720
    75th
    $156,600
    90th
    $167,900

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 139% Median Pharmacists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in New York, NY-NJ is $65.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.54 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 1.3% 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 York?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,630 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,610.