How much does a pharmacist make in Portland?
$140,600a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $67.61 an hour or $11,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.61
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,940Median: $140,600Highest 10%: $166,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,940 | $43.24 | |
| 25th | $132,200 | $63.55 | |
| Median | $140,600 | $67.61 | |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.67 | |
| 90th | $166,600 | $80.07 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Bangor, ME | $145,200 |
| Lewiston, ME | $142,800 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $67.61 ($140,600 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $140,600 against $140,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $140,900, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for pharmacist pay?
174 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,600 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.