How much does a pharmacist make in Salem?
$169,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $81.35 an hour or $14,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.35
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,900Median: $169,200Highest 10%: $200,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,900 | $62.45 | |
| 25th | $146,400 | $70.38 | |
| Median | $169,200 | $81.35 | |
| 75th | $180,500 | $86.79 | |
| 90th | $200,000 | $96.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Corvallis, OR | $170,500 |
| Portland, OR | $168,800 |
| Bend, OR | $166,000 |
| Medford, OR | $163,500 |
| Albany, OR | $158,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $155,900 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $142,100 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
| Veterinarian | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $81.35 ($169,200 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $169,200 against $140,900 nationally, 20% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $166,000, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for pharmacist pay?
12 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $129,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,000 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.