Pharmacists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $150,820 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $72.51
10th percentile $110,280
90th percentile $163,650
Employed locally 440
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,280
    25th
    $135,240
    50th (median)
    $150,820
    75th
    $159,530
    90th
    $163,650

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 178% Median Pharmacists salary is 78% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $162,630
    Carson City, NV $152,610
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $152,200
    Greenville, NC $138,420
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $135,440
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $134,270

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,750
    Dental Hygienists $107,420
    Medical Records Specialists $47,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Reno, NV is $72.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.32 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Reno, NV is 9.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $110,280 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,240.