Pharmacist salary in New York
The median annual wage for pharmacists in New York is $142,090, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $140,910. New York ranks 19 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$142,090
25th percentile
$129,240
75th percentile
$163,510
90th percentile
$174,550
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New York | 19,760 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New York | $140,260 |
| National median | $140,910 |
| National employment | 321,970 |
Metro areas in New York
- New York, NY: median $141,320
States with similar pay for pharmacists
- Montana: median $142,080
- North Dakota: median $142,040
- Connecticut: median $141,290
- New Hampshire: median $143,020
- Maine: median $140,930
- Virginia: median $144,060
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 —.