Pharmacists Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,340 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.22
10th percentile $60,780
90th percentile $154,200
Employed locally 540
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,780
    25th
    $123,210
    50th (median)
    $127,340
    75th
    $137,270
    90th
    $154,200

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,830
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,900
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in South Central Kentucky is $61.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.35 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in South Central Kentucky is 7.4% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $60,780 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,210.