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Pharmacist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$135,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.37/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
21,540
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,481 #48 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Florida, explained

Pharmacists in Florida earn a median of $135,970 per year ($65.37 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $56,000, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $166,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $135,970 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $135,970 is worth about $131,481 in national buying power — ranking Florida #48 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,000
$26.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,970
$65.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,310
$79.96/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $135,970 $131,481
Georgia $137,120 $142,399 −$1,150
Alabama $134,630 $151,571 +$1,340

Pharmacist in Florida: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Florida?

Pharmacists in Florida earn a median of $135,970 per year ($65.37 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Florida pay pharmacists well?

At $135,970, Florida pays 4% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 21,540 work in the state.

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