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

Pharmacist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$137,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.87/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
12,790
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$147,692 #28 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Ohio, explained

Pharmacists in Ohio earn a median of $137,020 per year ($65.87 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $65,470, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $165,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $137,020 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $137,020 is worth about $147,692 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #28 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,470
$31.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,020
$65.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,900
$79.76/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $137,020 $147,692
Indiana $144,290 $154,604 −$7,270
Pennsylvania $138,160 $141,598 −$1,140
Michigan $137,860 $143,280 −$840
Kentucky $136,530 $151,432 +$490
West Virginia $133,430 $149,089 +$3,590

Pharmacist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Ohio?

Pharmacists in Ohio earn a median of $137,020 per year ($65.87 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Ohio pay pharmacists well?

At $137,020, Ohio pays 3% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 12,790 work in the state.

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