How much does a pharmacist make in Colorado?
$156,000a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Colorado. That is $75.01 an hour or $13,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.01
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,400Median: $156,000Highest 10%: $188,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,400 | $57.89 | |
| 25th | $136,800 | $65.75 | |
| Median | $156,000 | $75.01 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.31 | |
| 90th | $188,400 | $90.59 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $164,200 |
| Denver, CO | $157,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $154,100 |
| Pueblo, CO | $150,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $149,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $148,900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $147,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 4. Hawaii | $163,200 |
| 5. Washington | $160,600 |
| 6. Minnesota | $159,700 |
| 7. Colorado | $156,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $153,400 |
| 9. Delaware | $152,900 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $148,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $75.01 ($156,000 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $156,000 against $140,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for pharmacist pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays pharmacists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $164,200 a year.
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.