How much does a pharmacist make in Tennessee?
$133,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Tennessee. That is $64.13 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,700Median: $133,400Highest 10%: $164,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,700 | $42.64 | |
| 25th | $123,800 | $59.53 | |
| Median | $133,400 | $64.13 | |
| 75th | $153,400 | $73.74 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.05 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, TN | $140,500 |
| Nashville, TN | $137,600 |
| Memphis, TN | $134,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $133,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $133,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $132,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $132,200 |
| Morristown, TN | $129,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $128,600 |
| Cleveland, TN | $124,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 45. Oklahoma | $135,100 |
| 46. Alabama | $134,600 |
| 47. West Virginia | $133,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $133,400 |
| 49. Mississippi | $133,200 |
| 50. Louisiana | $132,400 |
| 51. Rhode Island | $128,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $64.13 ($133,400 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $133,400 against $140,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for pharmacist pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays pharmacists the most?
Jackson, TN, with a median of $140,500 a year.
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.