How much does a pharmacist make in Virginia?
$144,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Virginia. That is $69.26 an hour or $12,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,800Median: $144,100Highest 10%: $173,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,800 | $51.35 | |
| 25th | $128,200 | $61.65 | |
| Median | $144,100 | $69.26 | |
| 75th | $161,600 | $77.69 | |
| 90th | $173,600 | $83.44 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $150,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $144,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $144,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $142,200 |
| Staunton, VA | $138,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $136,300 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $136,200 |
| Winchester, VA | $135,900 |
| Roanoke, VA | $134,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $133,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $131,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 14. Idaho | $144,900 |
| 15. Indiana | $144,300 |
| 16. Utah | $144,200 |
| 17. Virginia | $144,100 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $143,000 |
| 19. New York | $142,100 |
| 20. Montana | $142,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $69.26 ($144,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $144,100 against $140,900 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for pharmacist pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays pharmacists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $150,500 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.