How much does a pharmacist make in Philadelphia?
$148,700a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $71.51 an hour or $12,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.51
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $119,800Median: $148,700Highest 10%: $167,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,800 | $57.62 | |
| 25th | $133,400 | $64.13 | |
| Median | $148,700 | $71.51 | |
| 75th | $158,800 | $76.37 | |
| 90th | $167,300 | $80.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Williamsport, PA | $151,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $150,500 |
| 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 |
| Scranton, PA | $131,000 |
| Altoona, PA | $129,500 |
| Erie, PA | $128,400 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $71.51 ($148,700 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $148,700 against $140,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $138,200, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for pharmacist pay?
97 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $119,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,300 or more.
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.