Pharmacists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $163,120 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $78.42
10th percentile $127,870
90th percentile $192,810
Employed locally 320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,870
    25th
    $138,490
    50th (median)
    $163,120
    75th
    $174,190
    90th
    $192,810

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 215% Median Pharmacists salary is 115% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    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

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Salem, OR is $78.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.16 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Salem, OR is 18.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $127,870 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $138,490.