Pharmacists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $133,420 -3% vs national
Median hourly $64.14
10th percentile $98,380
90th percentile $159,030
Employed locally 690
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,380
    25th
    $126,620
    50th (median)
    $133,420
    75th
    $143,620
    90th
    $159,030

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 210% Median Pharmacists salary is 110% 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
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $170,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Williamsport, PA $151,140
    Grants Pass, OR $150,090
    Spartanburg, SC $149,880

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370
    Physical Therapists $96,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Scranton, PA is $64.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.70 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Scranton, PA is 3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $98,380 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,620.