How much does a pharmacist make in New Jersey?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in New Jersey. That is $66.16 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,600Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,600 | $54.12 | |
| 25th | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.16 | |
| 75th | $161,200 | $77.52 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $148,700 |
| New York, NY | $141,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $138,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $138,400 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $134,900 |
| Vineland, NJ | $134,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 33. Pennsylvania | $138,200 |
| 34. Michigan | $137,900 |
| 35. Kansas | $137,800 |
| 36. New Jersey | $137,600 |
| 37. Missouri | $137,600 |
| 38. Georgia | $137,100 |
| 39. Ohio | $137,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $66.16 ($137,600 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $137,600 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for pharmacist pay?
New Jersey ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pharmacists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $148,700 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.