Pharmacists Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,360 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.16
10th percentile $79,880
90th percentile $160,300
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,880
    25th
    $111,590
    50th (median)
    $131,360
    75th
    $141,510
    90th
    $160,300

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,260
    Paramedics $45,700
    Physical Therapists $99,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Northeast Virginia is $63.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.79 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Northeast Virginia is 4.5% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $79,880 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,590.