Pharmacists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $132,580 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.74
10th percentile $109,470
90th percentile $164,570
Employed locally 300
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,470
    25th
    $122,990
    50th (median)
    $132,580
    75th
    $150,490
    90th
    $164,570

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $63.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 3.6% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $109,470 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,990.