Pharmacists Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $132,380 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.64
10th percentile $81,980
90th percentile $156,290
Employed locally 90
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,980
    25th
    $122,900
    50th (median)
    $132,380
    75th
    $143,760
    90th
    $156,290

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Northwest Virginia is $63.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.03 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Northwest Virginia is 3.7% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $81,980 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,900.