How much does a pharmacist make in Buffalo?
$137,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $66.30 an hour or $11,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.30
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 223 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,200Median: $137,900Highest 10%: $176,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,200 | $34.23 | |
| 25th | $123,600 | $59.43 | |
| Median | $137,900 | $66.30 | |
| 75th | $160,400 | $77.12 | |
| 90th | $176,600 | $84.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Syracuse, NY | $149,500 |
| Watertown, NY | $143,300 |
| Elmira, NY | $142,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $142,400 |
| New York, NY | $141,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $140,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $138,100 |
| Albany, NY | $136,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $136,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,200 |
| Utica, NY | $129,900 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $66.30 ($137,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $137,900 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $142,100, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for pharmacist pay?
223 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,600 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.