How much does a pharmacist make in Maryland?
$139,000a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Maryland. That is $66.82 an hour or $11,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.82
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,900Median: $139,000Highest 10%: $169,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,900 | $55.70 | |
| 25th | $130,600 | $62.79 | |
| Median | $139,000 | $66.82 | |
| 75th | $158,200 | $76.03 | |
| 90th | $169,900 | $81.68 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $150,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $148,700 |
| Baltimore, MD | $138,100 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $137,000 |
| Salisbury, MD | $133,500 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $133,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 25. Wyoming | $139,600 |
| 26. Nebraska | $139,300 |
| 27. Illinois | $139,100 |
| 28. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 29. Iowa | $138,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $138,900 |
| 31. Texas | $138,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $66.82 ($139,000 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $139,000 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maryland rank for pharmacist pay?
Maryland ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays pharmacists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $150,500 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.