Pharmacists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $135,500 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.14
10th percentile $85,250
90th percentile $167,300
Employed locally 570
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,250
    25th
    $130,090
    50th (median)
    $135,500
    75th
    $160,210
    90th
    $167,300

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 153% Median Pharmacists salary is 53% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $162,990
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,640

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,080
    Physical Therapists$97,850
    Nurse Practitioners$121,810
    Physicians, All Other$442,790
    Dental Hygienists$90,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Portland, ME is $65.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.07 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Portland, ME is 1.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $85,250 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,090.