How much does a pharmacist make in Providence?
$130,800a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $62.90 an hour or $10,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.90
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 354 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,620Median: $130,800Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,620 | $41.64 | |
| 25th | $122,900 | $59.06 | |
| Median | $130,800 | $62.90 | |
| 75th | $137,000 | $65.88 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.58 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $62.90 ($130,800 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $130,800 against $140,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $128,200, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for pharmacist pay?
354 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.