Pharmacists Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $127,860 -7% vs national
Median hourly $61.47
10th percentile $53,920
90th percentile $157,730
Employed locally 270
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,920
    25th
    $100,000
    50th (median)
    $127,860
    75th
    $131,290
    90th
    $157,730

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,790
    Nurse Practitioners $108,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,650
    Speech-Language Pathologists $78,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in South Central Tennessee is $61.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacists salary in South Central Tennessee is 7% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $53,920 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,000.