Pharmacists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Pharmacists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $128,880 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.3% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 8,180 pharmacists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $124,030 to $135,500 depending on location.
$128,880
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$135,500
Highest paying metro
$124,030
Lowest paying metro
8,180
Employed in Tennessee
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Pharmacists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $135,500 | $126,090 | $152,110 | 2,650 |
| Jackson, TN | $134,920 | $118,680 | $135,740 | 210 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $134,230 | $125,000 | $144,620 | 1,490 |
| Knoxville, TN | $132,620 | $107,070 | $137,960 | 1,030 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $130,210 | $124,150 | $146,890 | 630 |
| South Central Tennessee | $127,860 | $100,000 | $131,290 | 270 |
| North Central Tennessee | $127,660 | $107,870 | $138,830 | 280 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $127,510 | $120,550 | $146,950 | 210 |
| West Tennessee | $126,610 | $107,870 | $140,670 | 260 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $126,600 | $117,930 | $140,490 | 320 |
| Johnson City, TN | $126,040 | $116,910 | $140,280 | 310 |
| Morristown, TN | $125,540 | $112,250 | $130,840 | 130 |
| East Tennessee | $124,990 | $104,530 | $129,970 | 280 |
| Cleveland, TN | $124,030 | $119,170 | $142,050 | 110 |