RI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1051

Pharmacists Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual Salary $128,010 -7% below national average (national: $137,480)
$120,170Mean Annual
$62Median Hourly
1,290Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$128,010
$48,150
10th pct.
$155,990
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$48,150$23.15
25th percentile$108,470$52.15
50th percentile (median)$128,010$61.54
75th percentile$139,200$66.92
90th percentile (top earners)$155,990$75.00
Mean (average)$120,170$57.77

How Rhode Island Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island (current) $128,010
California $165,150 +29%
Alaska $163,200 +27%
Oregon $163,120 +27%
Washington $157,020 +23%
Minnesota $154,610 +21%
Colorado $151,680 +18%
Hawaii $150,710 +18%
District of Columbia $141,560 +11%

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Related Occupations in Rhode Island

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Software Developers $128,660 6,010
Lawyers $128,920 1,910
Veterinarians $126,860 310
Administrative Services Managers $125,460 630
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $125,420 450
Nurse Practitioners $130,710 1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacists salary in Rhode Island?

The mean pharmacists salary in Rhode Island is $120,170 per year. The median (middle) salary is $128,010 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Pharmacists in Rhode Island?

Entry-level pharmacistss (10th percentile) in Rhode Island typically earn around $48,150 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $108,470 per year.

What is the highest Pharmacists salary in Rhode Island?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Rhode Island make approximately $155,990 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $139,200 per year.

How does the Rhode Island Pharmacists salary compare to the national average?

The median pharmacists salary in Rhode Island is $128,010, which is -7% 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