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Pharmacists Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$137,910

Mean: $144,550

~$107,570 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$66.30

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Pharmacists salary in Pittsfield, MA — median $137,910/year, range $131,340-$178,410

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$131,340

Median

$137,910

75th %

$178,410

Median is in the 14th percentile of the typical range

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About Pharmacists salaries in Pittsfield, MA

Pharmacists in Pittsfield, MA earn a median of $137,910 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $144,550, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most pharmacists in this area earn between $131,340 and $178,410. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $66.30 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

3% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

3% growth. The job has changed — automated dispensing handles the routine work now. Pharmacists are spending more time on clinical tasks: medication therapy management, immunizations, and patient consultations. Hospital pharmacists have more upward mobility than retail.

Worth knowing: Retail pharmacy salaries have flattened, but clinical pharmacists in hospital systems and specialty areas (oncology, infectious disease) still see steady raises. Board certification in a specialty can add $15K+.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a pharmacists in Pittsfield?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $137,910. The average (mean) is $144,550, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a pharmacists make per hour in Pittsfield?

About $66.30/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for pharmacists in Pittsfield?

The middle 50% earn between $131,340 and $178,410. Below $131,340 is typically entry-level; above $178,410 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $137,910 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$137,910$107,570
Monthly$11,493$8,964
Biweekly$5,304$4,137
Weekly$2,652$2,069
Hourly (40h/wk)$66.3$51.72
Hourly (35h/wk)$75.77$59.1
Hourly (30h/wk)$88.4$68.96
Daily (8h)$530$414

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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