Pharmacists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $138,310 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $66.50
10th percentile $99,770
90th percentile $161,580
Employed locally 1,360
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,770
    25th
    $126,460
    50th (median)
    $138,310
    75th
    $155,720
    90th
    $161,580

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 164% Median Pharmacists salary is 64% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Physical Therapists $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Richmond, VA is $66.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.66 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $99,770 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,460.