Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $144,540 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $69.49
10th percentile $96,630
90th percentile $174,700
Employed locally 160
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,630
    25th
    $131,560
    50th (median)
    $144,540
    75th
    $161,720
    90th
    $174,700

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,650
    Physical Therapists$95,640
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,120
    Dental Hygienists$102,020
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Colorado is $69.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.04 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Colorado is 5.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $96,630 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,560.