How much does a pharmacist make in Louisiana?
$132,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Louisiana. That is $63.66 an hour or $11,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.66
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,900Median: $132,400Highest 10%: $156,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 25th | $124,600 | $59.92 | |
| Median | $132,400 | $63.66 | |
| 75th | $145,700 | $70.03 | |
| 90th | $156,700 | $75.36 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $138,000 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $134,700 |
| Alexandria, LA | $134,300 |
| Houma, LA | $134,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $133,700 |
| Hammond, LA | $133,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $132,100 |
| Monroe, LA | $132,000 |
| Slidell, LA | $131,200 |
| New Orleans, LA | $128,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 47. West Virginia | $133,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $133,400 |
| 49. Mississippi | $133,200 |
| 50. Louisiana | $132,400 |
| 51. Rhode Island | $128,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $63.66 ($132,400 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $132,400 against $140,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for pharmacist pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays pharmacists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $138,000 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.