How much does a pharmacist make in Denver?
$157,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $75.91 an hour or $13,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.91
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,500Median: $157,900Highest 10%: $188,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,500 | $58.87 | |
| 25th | $137,600 | $66.13 | |
| Median | $157,900 | $75.91 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.36 | |
| 90th | $188,500 | $90.62 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Boulder, CO | $164,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $154,100 |
| Pueblo, CO | $150,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $149,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $148,900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $147,200 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $75.91 ($157,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $157,900 against $140,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $156,000, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for pharmacist pay?
51 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $122,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,500 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.