How much does a pharmacist make in Syracuse?
$149,500a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $71.88 an hour or $12,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.88
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,100Median: $149,500Highest 10%: $171,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,100 | $54.84 | |
| 25th | $135,100 | $64.93 | |
| Median | $149,500 | $71.88 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.82 | |
| 90th | $171,900 | $82.62 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| 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 |
| Rochester, NY | $136,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,200 |
| Utica, NY | $129,900 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $71.88 ($149,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $149,500 against $140,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $142,100, so Syracuse pays 5% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for pharmacist pay?
93 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,900 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.