How much does a pharmacist make in Phoenix?
$144,500a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $69.47 an hour or $12,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.47
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,900Median: $144,500Highest 10%: $171,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 25th | $133,700 | $64.29 | |
| Median | $144,500 | $69.47 | |
| 75th | $161,200 | $77.50 | |
| 90th | $171,200 | $82.29 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $163,300 |
| Yuma, AZ | $161,600 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $152,700 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $152,600 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $149,500 |
| Tucson, AZ | $147,400 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $69.47 ($144,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $144,500 against $140,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $146,900, so Phoenix pays 2% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for pharmacist pay?
121 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,200 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.