How much does a pharmacist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $72.38 an hour or $12,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.38
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 5,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,400 | $58.38 | |
| 25th | $135,300 | $65.05 | |
| Median | $150,500 | $72.38 | |
| 75th | $164,700 | $79.19 | |
| 90th | $179,200 | $86.17 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $72.38 ($150,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $150,500 against $140,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $153,400, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for pharmacist pay?
85 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,200 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.