Pharmacists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $169,520 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $81.50
10th percentile $127,670
90th percentile $198,820
Employed locally 2,420
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,670
    25th
    $145,870
    50th (median)
    $169,520
    75th
    $181,570
    90th
    $198,820

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 179% Median Pharmacists salary is 79% 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
    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
    California $165,150
    Anchorage, AK $163,200
    Oregon $163,120

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Portland, OR-WA is $81.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.47 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 23.3% above 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 $127,670 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $145,870.