Pharmacist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median pharmacist in the Columbus area earns $133,960 a year ($64.40 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 2% below the Ohio median ($137,020). Half of the 2,610 pharmacists there earn between $127,700 and $156,190.
Median $133,960
10th: $50,45090th: $166,620
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,450 | $65,470 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $127,700 | $127,700 | $129,380 |
| Median | $133,960 | $137,020 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $156,190 | $156,190 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $166,620 | $165,900 | $174,230 |
| Average | $129,910 | $132,420 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 2,610 | 12,790 | 321,970 |
Columbus, OH ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Cleveland, OH: $140,690
- Cincinnati, OH: $140,200
- 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
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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.