Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $131,640 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.29
10th percentile $91,990
90th percentile $175,100
Employed locally 290
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,990
    25th
    $123,450
    50th (median)
    $131,640
    75th
    $148,890
    90th
    $175,100

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,920
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,900
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,440
    Nurse Practitioners $116,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Virginia is $63.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Virginia is 4.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $91,990 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,450.