Pharmacist Salary in New York, NY
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The median pharmacist in the New York area earns $141,320 a year ($67.94 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($140,910) and 1% below the New York State median ($142,090). Half of the 20,000 pharmacists there earn between $130,320 and $165,410.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,010 | $92,910 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $130,320 | $129,240 | $129,380 |
| Median | $141,320 | $142,090 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $165,410 | $163,510 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $175,840 | $174,550 | $174,230 |
| Average | $142,420 | $140,260 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 20,000 | 19,760 | 321,970 |
New York, NY ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Buffalo, NY: $137,900
- 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.