How much does a pharmacist make in New York?
$142,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in New York. That is $68.31 an hour or $11,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,910Median: $142,100Highest 10%: $174,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,910 | $44.67 | |
| 25th | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| Median | $142,100 | $68.31 | |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.61 | |
| 90th | $174,600 | $83.92 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $151,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $149,500 |
| Watertown, NY | $143,300 |
| Elmira, NY | $142,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $142,400 |
| New York, NY | $141,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $140,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $138,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $137,900 |
| Albany, NY | $136,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $136,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,200 |
| Utica, NY | $129,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 16. Utah | $144,200 |
| 17. Virginia | $144,100 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $143,000 |
| 19. New York | $142,100 |
| 20. Montana | $142,100 |
| 21. North Dakota | $142,000 |
| 22. Connecticut | $141,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $68.31 ($142,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $142,100 against $140,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for pharmacist pay?
New York ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays pharmacists the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $151,800 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.