Pharmacist Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median pharmacist in the Buffalo area earns $137,900 a year ($66.30 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 3% below the New York State median ($142,090). Half of the 1,400 pharmacists there earn between $123,620 and $160,410.
Median $137,900
10th: $71,20090th: $176,560
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,200 | $92,910 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $123,620 | $129,240 | $129,380 |
| Median | $137,900 | $142,090 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $160,410 | $163,510 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $176,560 | $174,550 | $174,230 |
| Average | $136,570 | $140,260 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 1,400 | 19,760 | 321,970 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- New York, NY: $141,320
- 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
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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.