Pharmacist salary in Pennsylvania
The median annual wage for pharmacists in Pennsylvania is $138,160, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $140,910. Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$138,160
25th percentile
$129,990
75th percentile
$156,970
90th percentile
$163,570
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Pennsylvania | 14,090 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Pennsylvania | $138,740 |
| National median | $140,910 |
| National employment | 321,970 |
Metro areas in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, PA: median $134,180
States with similar pay for pharmacists
- Massachusetts: median $138,170
- Texas: median $138,260
- Michigan: median $137,860
- Kansas: median $137,800
- New Jersey: median $137,620
- Missouri: median $137,610
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 —.