Pharmacist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median pharmacist in the Atlanta area earns $139,870 a year ($67.25 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 2% above the Georgia median ($137,120). Half of the 6,120 pharmacists there earn between $126,610 and $162,660.
Median $139,870
10th: $103,17090th: $175,560
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,170 | $100,950 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $126,610 | $126,520 | $129,380 |
| Median | $139,870 | $137,120 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $162,660 | $158,880 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $175,560 | $170,110 | $174,230 |
| Average | $139,250 | $136,660 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 6,120 | 10,530 | 321,970 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- San Jose, CA: $199,040
- San Francisco, CA: $177,410
- Sacramento, CA: $172,680
- Portland, OR: $168,830
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Riverside, CA: $161,870
- Minneapolis, MN: $160,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.