Pharmacist Salary in Denver, CO
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The median pharmacist in the Denver area earns $157,890 a year ($75.91 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 1% above the Colorado median ($156,030). Half of the 2,630 pharmacists there earn between $137,550 and $169,230.
Median $157,890
10th: $122,45090th: $188,490
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $122,450 | $120,410 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $137,550 | $136,750 | $129,380 |
| Median | $157,890 | $156,030 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $169,230 | $169,120 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $188,490 | $188,430 | $174,230 |
| Average | $151,430 | $150,510 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 2,630 | 4,560 | 321,970 |
Denver, CO ranks 9th 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.