Pharmacist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median pharmacist in the Philadelphia area earns $148,740 a year ($71.51 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 8% above the Pennsylvania median ($138,160). Half of the 6,460 pharmacists there earn between $133,390 and $158,840.
Median $148,740
10th: $119,84090th: $167,270
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $119,840 | $112,750 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $133,390 | $129,990 | $129,380 |
| Median | $148,740 | $138,160 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $158,840 | $156,970 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $167,270 | $163,570 | $174,230 |
| Average | $143,930 | $138,740 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 6,460 | 14,090 | 321,970 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $134,180
- 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.