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

Pharmacist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$142,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.31/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
19,760
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,661 #47 of 51

Pharmacist pay in New York, explained

Pharmacists in New York earn a median of $142,090 per year ($68.31 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $92,910, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $174,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $142,090 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $142,090 is worth about $131,661 in national buying power — ranking New York #47 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$92,910
$44.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$142,090
$68.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,550
$83.92/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $142,090 $131,661
Connecticut $141,290 $136,367 +$800
Massachusetts $138,170 $130,649 +$3,920
Pennsylvania $138,160 $141,598 +$3,930
New Jersey $137,620 $126,483 +$4,470
Vermont $136,270 $139,111 +$5,820

Pharmacist in New York: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in New York?

Pharmacists in New York earn a median of $142,090 per year ($68.31 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does New York pay pharmacists well?

At $142,090, New York pays 1% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 19,760 work in the state.

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