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

Pharmacist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$144,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$69.66/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,790
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$151,737 #16 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Idaho, explained

Pharmacists in Idaho earn a median of $144,900 per year ($69.66 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $102,180, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $164,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $144,900 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $144,900 is worth about $151,737 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #16 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$102,180
$49.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$144,900
$69.66/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,050
$78.87/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $144,900 $151,737
Oregon $165,960 $160,563 −$21,060
Washington $160,610 $150,085 −$15,710
Utah $144,240 $145,897 +$660
Montana $142,080 $150,119 +$2,820
Nevada $140,030 $140,059 +$4,870
Wyoming $139,550 $150,554 +$5,350

Pharmacist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Idaho?

Pharmacists in Idaho earn a median of $144,900 per year ($69.66 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Idaho pay pharmacists well?

At $144,900, Idaho pays 3% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 1,790 work in the state.

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