How much does a pharmacist make in Dayton?
$136,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $65.44 an hour or $11,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,300Median: $136,100Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,300 | $48.24 | |
| 25th | $127,000 | $61.08 | |
| Median | $136,100 | $65.44 | |
| 75th | $154,900 | $74.49 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Cleveland, OH | $140,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $140,200 |
| Youngstown, OH | $139,400 |
| Akron, OH | $137,700 |
| Lima, OH | $137,500 |
| 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 Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $455,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $454,800 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,200 |
| Dentist | $182,000 |
| Optometrist | $139,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,400 |
| Veterinarian | $129,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $65.44 ($136,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $136,100 against $140,900 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $137,000, so Dayton pays 1% less.
Where does Dayton rank for pharmacist pay?
256 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $100,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.