How much does a pharmacist make in Atlanta?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $67.25 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.25
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 188 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,200Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $175,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,200 | $49.60 | |
| 25th | $126,600 | $60.87 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.25 | |
| 75th | $162,700 | $78.20 | |
| 90th | $175,600 | $84.40 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Rome, GA | $142,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $137,400 |
| Brunswick, GA | $136,700 |
| Gainesville, GA | $135,900 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $135,400 |
| Hinesville, GA | $134,500 |
| Columbus, GA | $132,800 |
| Macon, GA | $132,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $132,200 |
| Athens, GA | $132,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $131,600 |
| Albany, GA | $130,700 |
| Dalton, GA | $130,100 |
| Valdosta, GA | $127,800 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $67.25 ($139,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $139,900 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $137,100, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for pharmacist pay?
188 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.