Pharmacist Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median pharmacist in the Nashville area earns $137,590 a year ($66.15 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($133,390). Half of the 2,630 pharmacists there earn between $129,610 and $158,580.
Median $137,590
10th: $69,51090th: $167,070
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,510 | $88,700 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $129,610 | $123,820 | $129,380 |
| Median | $137,590 | $133,390 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $158,580 | $153,380 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $167,070 | $164,430 | $174,230 |
| Average | $133,960 | $131,270 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 2,630 | 8,250 | 321,970 |
Nashville, TN ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Memphis, TN: $134,220
- 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.