Pharmacists Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $133,170 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.02
10th percentile $109,140
90th percentile $158,870
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,140
    25th
    $130,040
    50th (median)
    $133,170
    75th
    $158,020
    90th
    $158,870

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 188% Median Pharmacists salary is 88% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,610
    Emergency Medical Technicians $42,990
    Physical Therapists $103,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Staunton, VA is $64.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.64 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Staunton, VA is 3.1% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $109,140 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,040.