PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1051

Pharmacists Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $135,830 -1% below national average (national: $137,480)
$133,720Mean Annual
$65Median Hourly
15,120Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$135,830
$104,380
10th pct.
$161,760
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$104,380$50.18
25th percentile$126,620$60.87
50th percentile (median)$135,830$65.30
75th percentile$152,230$73.19
90th percentile (top earners)$161,760$77.77
Mean (average)$133,720$64.29

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $135,830
California $165,150 +22%
Alaska $163,200 +20%
Oregon $163,120 +20%
Washington $157,020 +16%
Minnesota $154,610 +14%
Colorado $151,680 +12%
Hawaii $150,710 +11%
District of Columbia $141,560 +4%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Natural Sciences Managers $136,700 6,730
Financial Managers $137,960 31,750
Computer Hardware Engineers $131,660 940
Human Resources Managers $130,830 7,970
Purchasing Managers $130,140 2,630
Marketing Managers $142,000 12,700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacists salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean pharmacists salary in Pennsylvania is $133,720 per year. The median (middle) salary is $135,830 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Pharmacists in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level pharmacistss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $104,380 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $126,620 per year.

What is the highest Pharmacists salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $161,760 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $152,230 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Pharmacists salary compare to the national average?

The median pharmacists salary in Pennsylvania is $135,830, which is -1% below national average of $137,480.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes