How much does a pharmacist make in Cincinnati?
$140,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $67.40 an hour or $11,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.40
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,600Median: $140,200Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 25th | $131,000 | $62.98 | |
| Median | $140,200 | $67.40 | |
| 75th | $159,500 | $76.68 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.63 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Cleveland, OH | $140,700 |
| Youngstown, OH | $139,400 |
| Akron, OH | $137,700 |
| Lima, OH | $137,500 |
| Dayton, OH | $136,100 |
| Canton, OH | $135,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $134,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $134,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $134,000 |
| Wheeling, WV | $133,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $132,900 |
| Sandusky, OH | $131,600 |
| Mansfield, OH | $130,400 |
| Weirton, WV | $129,600 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $551,300 |
| Surgeon | $437,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $419,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $334,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $317,900 |
| Physician | $315,600 |
| Radiologist | $288,000 |
| Dermatologist | $266,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $261,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $67.40 ($140,200 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $140,200 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $137,000, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for pharmacist pay?
182 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,800 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.