Pharmacist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median pharmacist in the Richmond area earns $144,940 a year ($69.68 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 1% above the Virginia median ($144,060). Half of the 1,350 pharmacists there earn between $129,440 and $157,000.
Median $144,940
10th: $106,31090th: $165,690
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,310 | $106,800 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $129,440 | $128,230 | $129,380 |
| Median | $144,940 | $144,060 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $157,000 | $161,600 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $165,690 | $173,550 | $174,230 |
| Average | $140,220 | $141,990 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 1,350 | 7,980 | 321,970 |
Richmond, VA ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $136,280
- 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.