Pharmacists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $134,140 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.49
10th percentile $80,490
90th percentile $160,360
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,490
    25th
    $110,180
    50th (median)
    $134,140
    75th
    $148,760
    90th
    $160,360

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 239% Median Pharmacists salary is 139% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $143,890
    Morgantown, WV $141,580
    Wheeling, WV-OH $134,540
    Beckley, WV $133,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $132,990
    Charleston, WV $132,930

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,360
    Nurse Practitioners$124,790
    Physical Therapists$102,330
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Parkersburg, WV is $64.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.09 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 2.4% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $80,490 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,180.