Pharmacists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $138,930 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.79
10th percentile $65,720
90th percentile $167,640
Employed locally 1,080
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,720
    25th
    $126,160
    50th (median)
    $138,930
    75th
    $158,710
    90th
    $167,640

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 205% Median Pharmacists salary is 105% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $158,020
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $152,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $148,470
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $141,420
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $141,170
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $136,870

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Tucson, AZ is $66.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.1% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $65,720 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,160.