Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $127,040 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.08
10th percentile $85,220
90th percentile $149,540
Employed locally 180
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,220
    25th
    $106,040
    50th (median)
    $127,040
    75th
    $134,120
    90th
    $149,540

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,370
    Nurse Practitioners $119,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Louisiana is $61.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 7.6% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $85,220 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,040.