Pharmacists Salary in West South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $136,900 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.82
10th percentile $122,870
90th percentile $161,470
Employed locally 140
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $122,870
    25th
    $129,290
    50th (median)
    $136,900
    75th
    $150,240
    90th
    $161,470

    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 West South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians$40,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,420
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,720
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in West South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in West South Dakota is $65.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.95 or more per hour.

    Is West South Dakota above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in West South Dakota is 0.4% 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 West South Dakota?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $122,870 per year in West South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,290.