How much does a pharmacist make in Portland?
$168,800a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $81.17 an hour or $14,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.17
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $127,100Median: $168,800Highest 10%: $196,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,100 | $61.11 | |
| 25th | $145,700 | $70.07 | |
| Median | $168,800 | $81.17 | |
| 75th | $189,500 | $91.13 | |
| 90th | $196,500 | $94.47 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Corvallis, OR | $170,500 |
| Salem, OR | $169,200 |
| Bend, OR | $166,000 |
| Medford, OR | $163,500 |
| Albany, OR | $158,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $155,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $142,100 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $81.17 ($168,800 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $168,800 against $140,900 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $166,000, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for pharmacist pay?
14 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $127,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,500 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.