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Pharmacist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$156,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$75.01/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,560
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$151,409 #20 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Colorado, explained

Pharmacists in Colorado earn a median of $156,030 per year ($75.01 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $120,410, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $188,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $156,030 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $156,030 is worth about $151,409 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #20 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$120,410
$57.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$156,030
$75.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$188,430
$90.59/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $156,030 $151,409
New Mexico $147,000 $159,415 +$9,030
Utah $144,240 $145,897 +$11,790
Wyoming $139,550 $150,554 +$16,480
Nebraska $139,330 $154,634 +$16,700
Kansas $137,800 $152,996 +$18,230
Oklahoma $135,140 $153,843 +$20,890

Pharmacist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Colorado?

Pharmacists in Colorado earn a median of $156,030 per year ($75.01 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Colorado pay pharmacists well?

At $156,030, Colorado pays 11% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 4,560 work in the state.

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