Pharmacists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $127,230 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.17
10th percentile $93,680
90th percentile $158,140
Employed locally 260
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,680
    25th
    $112,710
    50th (median)
    $127,230
    75th
    $137,750
    90th
    $158,140

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 185% Median Pharmacists salary is 85% 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
    Albany, OR $151,160
    Syracuse, NY $144,270
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $138,690
    Albany, GA $137,530
    Ithaca, NY $136,120

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Nurse Practitioners $126,940
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Utica, NY is $61.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.65 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Utica, NY is 7.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $93,680 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,710.