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Pharmacist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$144,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$69.34/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
2,830
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$145,897 #31 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Utah, explained

Pharmacists in Utah earn a median of $144,240 per year ($69.34 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $70,260, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $172,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $144,240 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $144,240 is worth about $145,897 in national buying power — ranking Utah #31 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,260
$33.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$144,240
$69.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,440
$82.90/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $144,240 $145,897 —
Colorado $156,030 $151,409 −$11,790
New Mexico $147,000 $159,415 −$2,760
Arizona $146,930 $145,942 −$2,690
Idaho $144,900 $151,737 −$660
Nevada $140,030 $140,059 +$4,210
Wyoming $139,550 $150,554 +$4,690

Pharmacist in Utah: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Utah?

Pharmacists in Utah earn a median of $144,240 per year ($69.34 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Utah pay pharmacists well?

At $144,240, Utah pays 2% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 2,830 work in the state.

Pharmacist salary in other states

Alaska · $167,310 Oregon · $165,960 California · $164,610 Hawaii · $163,220 Washington · $160,610 Minnesota · $159,740 Colorado · $156,030 District of Columbia · $153,400 Delaware · $152,880 Wisconsin · $148,740 New Mexico · $147,000 Arizona · $146,930

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