Pharmacists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $133,510 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.19
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $162,550
Employed locally 1,270
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $125,160
    50th (median)
    $133,510
    75th
    $151,660
    90th
    $162,550

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 161% Median Pharmacists salary is 61% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Minnesota $154,610
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $153,170
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $150,950
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $148,560
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $148,430

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Physical Therapists $98,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,760
    Nurse Practitioners $129,190
    Occupational Therapists $83,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Omaha, NE-IA is $64.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.77 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.9% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,160.