Pharmacist Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median pharmacist in the Louisville area earns $143,920 a year ($69.19 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 5% above the Kentucky median ($136,530). Half of the 1,830 pharmacists there earn between $129,580 and $160,890.
Median $143,920
10th: $97,70090th: $173,620
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,700 | $84,280 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $129,580 | $128,970 | $129,380 |
| Median | $143,920 | $136,530 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $160,890 | $158,280 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $173,620 | $168,940 | $174,230 |
| Average | $142,290 | $136,480 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 1,830 | 5,030 | 321,970 |
Louisville, KY ranks 21st 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.