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Pharmacists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$136,560

Mean: $135,060

~$106,517 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$65.66

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,470/mo

Savings rate

72%

Pharmacists salary in Great Falls, MT — median $136,560/year, range $131,460-$156,010

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$131,460

Median

$136,560

75th %

$156,010

Median is in the 21th percentile of the typical range

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About Pharmacists salaries in Great Falls, MT

Pharmacists in Great Falls, MT earn a median of $136,560 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $135,060, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most pharmacists in this area earn between $131,460 and $156,010. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $65.66 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 Great Falls?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $136,560. The average (mean) is $135,060, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a pharmacists make per hour in Great Falls?

About $65.66/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 Great Falls?

The middle 50% earn between $131,460 and $156,010. Below $131,460 is typically entry-level; above $156,010 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $136,560 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$136,560$106,517
Monthly$11,380$8,876
Biweekly$5,252$4,097
Weekly$2,626$2,048
Hourly (40h/wk)$65.66$51.21
Hourly (35h/wk)$75.03$58.53
Hourly (30h/wk)$87.54$68.28
Daily (8h)$525$410

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

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