verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$152,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$73.50/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
790
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$153,174 #14 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Delaware, explained

Pharmacists in Delaware earn a median of $152,880 per year ($73.50 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $103,170, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $178,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $152,880 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $152,880 is worth about $153,174 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #14 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$103,170
$49.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$152,880
$73.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,760
$85.94/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $152,880 $153,174
Maryland $138,990 $132,423 +$13,890
Pennsylvania $138,160 $141,598 +$14,720
New Jersey $137,620 $126,483 +$15,260

Pharmacist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Delaware?

Pharmacists in Delaware earn a median of $152,880 per year ($73.50 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Delaware pay pharmacists well?

At $152,880, Delaware pays 8% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 790 work in the state.

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