Pharmacist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median pharmacist in the Boston area earns $139,660 a year ($67.14 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($138,170). Half of the 5,280 pharmacists there earn between $134,840 and $158,770.
Median $139,660
10th: $127,55090th: $168,390
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $127,550 | $113,710 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $134,840 | $133,460 | $129,380 |
| Median | $139,660 | $138,170 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $158,770 | $155,490 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $168,390 | $164,500 | $174,230 |
| Average | $141,510 | $138,660 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 5,280 | 7,230 | 321,970 |
Boston, MA ranks 29th 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.