Pharmacist salary in Louisiana
The median annual wage for pharmacists in Louisiana is $132,410, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $140,910. Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$132,410
25th percentile
$124,630
75th percentile
$145,670
90th percentile
$156,740
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Louisiana | 5,610 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Louisiana | $130,490 |
| National median | $140,910 |
| National employment | 321,970 |
States with similar pay for pharmacists
- Mississippi: median $133,230
- Tennessee: median $133,390
- West Virginia: median $133,430
- Alabama: median $134,630
- Oklahoma: median $135,140
- South Carolina: median $135,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Pharmacists" (29-1051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.