How much does a pharmacist make in Pennsylvania?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Pennsylvania. That is $66.42 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.42
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,800Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,800 | $54.21 | |
| 25th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.42 | |
| 75th | $157,000 | $75.47 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.64 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Williamsport, PA | $151,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $150,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $148,700 |
| Lebanon, PA | $144,800 |
| Reading, PA | $143,200 |
| Allentown, PA | $138,400 |
| York, PA | $137,400 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $135,500 |
| State College, PA | $135,000 |
| Lancaster, PA | $134,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,200 |
| Johnstown, PA | $133,900 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $131,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $131,000 |
| Altoona, PA | $129,500 |
| Erie, PA | $128,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 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 |
| 36. New Jersey | $137,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $66.42 ($138,200 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $138,200 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for pharmacist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays pharmacists the most?
Williamsport, PA, with a median of $151,100 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.