How much does a pharmacist make in Kentucky?
$136,500a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Kentucky. That is $65.64 an hour or $11,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.64
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,280Median: $136,500Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,280 | $40.52 | |
| 25th | $129,000 | $62.00 | |
| Median | $136,500 | $65.64 | |
| 75th | $158,300 | $76.10 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.22 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $143,900 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $140,200 |
| Owensboro, KY | $140,000 |
| Lexington, KY | $136,500 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $135,000 |
| Paducah, KY | $134,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $134,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $133,900 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $132,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 37. Missouri | $137,600 |
| 38. Georgia | $137,100 |
| 39. Ohio | $137,000 |
| 40. Kentucky | $136,500 |
| 41. Vermont | $136,300 |
| 42. Arkansas | $136,100 |
| 43. Florida | $136,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $65.64 ($136,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $136,500 against $140,900 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for pharmacist pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pharmacists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $143,900 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.