How much does a pharmacist make in Massachusetts?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Massachusetts. That is $66.43 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.43
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $113,700Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $113,700 | $54.67 | |
| 25th | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.43 | |
| 75th | $155,500 | $74.75 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.09 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $150,900 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $140,700 |
| Boston, MA | $139,700 |
| Springfield, MA | $138,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $137,900 |
| Worcester, MA | $132,900 |
| Providence, RI | $130,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 29. Iowa | $138,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $138,900 |
| 31. Texas | $138,300 |
| 32. Massachusetts | $138,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $138,200 |
| 34. Michigan | $137,900 |
| 35. Kansas | $137,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $66.43 ($138,200 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $138,200 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for pharmacist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays pharmacists the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $150,900 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.