Pharmacist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median pharmacist in the Washington area earns $150,540 a year ($72.38 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($140,910). Half of the 5,260 pharmacists there earn between $135,310 and $164,720.
Median $150,540
10th: $121,42090th: $179,230
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $121,420 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $135,310 | $129,380 |
| Median | $150,540 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $164,720 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $179,230 | $174,230 |
| Average | $148,360 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 5,260 | 321,970 |
Washington, DC ranks 15th 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
- Portland, OR: $168,830
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Riverside, CA: $161,870
- Minneapolis, MN: $160,990
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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.