Pharmacist salary in Rhode Island
The median annual wage for pharmacists in Rhode Island is $128,180, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $140,910. Rhode Island ranks 51 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$128,180
25th percentile
$115,250
75th percentile
$133,700
90th percentile
$161,090
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Rhode Island | 1,510 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Rhode Island | $123,300 |
| National median | $140,910 |
| National employment | 321,970 |
States with similar pay for pharmacists
- Louisiana: median $132,410
- Mississippi: median $133,230
- Tennessee: median $133,390
- West Virginia: median $133,430
- Alabama: median $134,630
- Oklahoma: median $135,140
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 —.