Pharmacists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $135,350 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.07
10th percentile $99,620
90th percentile $157,410
Employed locally 390
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,620
    25th
    $127,400
    50th (median)
    $135,350
    75th
    $155,640
    90th
    $157,410

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 201% Median Pharmacists salary is 101% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420
    Physical Therapists $101,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Roanoke, VA is $65.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.91 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Roanoke, VA is 1.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $99,620 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,400.