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

Pharmacist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$153,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$73.75/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
850
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,580 #41 of 51

Pharmacist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Pharmacists in District of Columbia earn a median of $153,400 per year ($73.75 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $64,870, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $196,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $153,400 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $153,400 is worth about $139,580 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #41 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,870
$31.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$153,400
$73.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$196,080
$94.27/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $153,400 $139,580
Virginia $144,060 $142,487 +$9,340
Maryland $138,990 $132,423 +$14,410

Pharmacist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in District of Columbia?

Pharmacists in District of Columbia earn a median of $153,400 per year ($73.75 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay pharmacists well?

At $153,400, District of Columbia pays 9% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 850 work in the state.

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