Pharmacists Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $132,280 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.60
10th percentile $95,070
90th percentile $158,420
Employed locally 300
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,070
    25th
    $126,960
    50th (median)
    $132,280
    75th
    $146,060
    90th
    $158,420

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,290
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,250
    Physical Therapists $87,880
    Dental Hygienists $75,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest New York is $63.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest New York is 3.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $95,070 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,960.