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

Pharmacist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$144,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$69.37/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
6,430
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$154,604 #11 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Indiana, explained

Pharmacists in Indiana earn a median of $144,290 per year ($69.37 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $107,050, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $169,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $144,290 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $144,290 is worth about $154,604 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #11 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,050
$51.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$144,290
$69.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,360
$81.42/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $144,290 $154,604
Illinois $139,080 $139,138 +$5,210
Michigan $137,860 $143,280 +$6,430
Ohio $137,020 $147,692 +$7,270
Kentucky $136,530 $151,432 +$7,760

Pharmacist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Indiana?

Pharmacists in Indiana earn a median of $144,290 per year ($69.37 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Indiana pay pharmacists well?

At $144,290, Indiana pays 2% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 6,430 work in the state.

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