How much does a pharmacist make in Richmond?
$144,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $69.68 an hour or $12,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.68
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,300Median: $144,900Highest 10%: $165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 25th | $129,400 | $62.23 | |
| Median | $144,900 | $69.68 | |
| 75th | $157,000 | $75.48 | |
| 90th | $165,700 | $79.66 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Washington, DC | $150,500 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $144,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $142,200 |
| Staunton, VA | $138,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $136,300 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $136,200 |
| Winchester, VA | $135,900 |
| Roanoke, VA | $134,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $133,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $131,700 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $69.68 ($144,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $144,900 against $140,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $144,100, so Richmond pays 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for pharmacist pay?
118 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $106,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,700 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.