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

Pharmacist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$138,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.82/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
5,400
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$132,423 #46 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Maryland, explained

Pharmacists in Maryland earn a median of $138,990 per year ($66.82 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $115,860, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $169,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $138,990 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $138,990 is worth about $132,423 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #46 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$115,860
$55.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$138,990
$66.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,890
$81.68/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $138,990 $132,423
District of Columbia $153,400 $139,580 −$14,410
Delaware $152,880 $153,174 −$13,890
Virginia $144,060 $142,487 −$5,070
Pennsylvania $138,160 $141,598 +$830
West Virginia $133,430 $149,089 +$5,560

Pharmacist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Maryland?

Pharmacists in Maryland earn a median of $138,990 per year ($66.82 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Maryland pay pharmacists well?

At $138,990, Maryland pays 1% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 5,400 work in the state.

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