Pharmacist Salary in Portland, OR
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The median pharmacist in the Portland area earns $168,830 a year ($81.17 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 2% above the Oregon median ($165,960). Half of the 2,070 pharmacists there earn between $145,740 and $189,540.
Median $168,830
10th: $127,10090th: $196,500
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $127,100 | $126,040 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $145,740 | $144,020 | $129,380 |
| Median | $168,830 | $165,960 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $189,540 | $182,040 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $196,500 | $193,860 | $174,230 |
| Average | $161,650 | $159,230 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 2,070 | 3,250 | 321,970 |
Portland, OR ranks 4th 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
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Riverside, CA: $161,870
- Minneapolis, MN: $160,990
- Denver, CO: $157,890
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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.