How much does a pharmacist make in Rochester?
$136,300a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $65.53 an hour or $11,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 251 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $123,600Median: $136,300Highest 10%: $156,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,600 | $59.43 | |
| 25th | $132,400 | $63.65 | |
| Median | $136,300 | $65.53 | |
| 75th | $147,200 | $70.75 | |
| 90th | $156,800 | $75.37 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Syracuse, NY | $149,500 |
| Watertown, NY | $143,300 |
| Elmira, NY | $142,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $142,400 |
| New York, NY | $141,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $140,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $138,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $137,900 |
| Albany, NY | $136,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,200 |
| Utica, NY | $129,900 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $65.53 ($136,300 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $136,300 against $140,900 nationally, 3% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $142,100, so Rochester pays 4% less.
Where does Rochester rank for pharmacist pay?
251 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $123,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,800 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.