Pharmacists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Pharmacists in New York earn a median salary of $134,903 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 28,970 pharmacists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $127,230 to $144,270 depending on location.
$134,903
Avg median salary in New York
$144,270
Highest paying metro
$127,230
Lowest paying metro
28,970
Employed in New York
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inPharmacists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $144,270 | $133,760 | $162,180 | 680 |
| Central East New York | $139,810 | $128,960 | $149,350 | 270 |
| Watertown, NY | $138,690 | $124,970 | $161,890 | 90 |
| Ithaca, NY | $136,120 | $125,710 | $157,600 | 60 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $135,720 | $126,610 | $156,600 | 22,010 |
| Buffalo, NY | $135,410 | $124,160 | $149,120 | 1,580 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $135,200 | $126,640 | $150,070 | 350 |
| Elmira, NY | $134,340 | $121,870 | $146,430 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $134,100 | $127,810 | $151,260 | 630 |
| Binghamton, NY | $133,840 | $122,150 | $143,530 | 240 |
| Kingston, NY | $133,760 | $126,030 | $148,720 | 110 |
| Albany, NY | $133,360 | $128,640 | $143,040 | 1,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $133,270 | $131,410 | $141,250 | 1,050 |
| Southwest New York | $132,280 | $126,960 | $146,060 | 300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $131,040 | $109,340 | $133,660 | 140 |
| Utica, NY | $127,230 | $112,710 | $137,750 | 260 |