How much does a pharmacist make in Tucson?
$147,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $70.88 an hour or $12,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,760Median: $147,400Highest 10%: $175,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| 25th | $130,400 | $62.68 | |
| Median | $147,400 | $70.88 | |
| 75th | $162,000 | $77.87 | |
| 90th | $175,400 | $84.31 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $163,300 |
| Yuma, AZ | $161,600 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $152,700 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $152,600 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $149,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $144,500 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Veterinarian | $131,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $70.88 ($147,400 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $147,400 against $140,900 nationally, 5% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $146,900, so Tucson pays 0% more.
Where does Tucson rank for pharmacist pay?
104 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,400 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.