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Pharmacists Salary in New York, NY

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$141,320

Mean: $142,420

~$110,230 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$67.94

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,585/mo

Savings rate

72%

Pharmacists salary in New York, NY — median $141,320/year, range $130,320-$165,410

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$130,320

Median

$141,320

75th %

$165,410

Median is in the 31th percentile of the typical range

Pharmacists in other NY cities

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About Pharmacists salaries in New York, NY

Pharmacists in New York, NY earn a median of $141,320 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $142,420, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most pharmacists in this area earn between $130,320 and $165,410. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $67.94 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+.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a pharmacists in New York?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $141,320. The average (mean) is $142,420, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a pharmacists make per hour in New York?

About $67.94/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 New York?

The middle 50% earn between $130,320 and $165,410. Below $130,320 is typically entry-level; above $165,410 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $141,320 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$141,320$110,230
Monthly$11,777$9,186
Biweekly$5,435$4,240
Weekly$2,718$2,120
Hourly (40h/wk)$67.94$53
Hourly (35h/wk)$77.65$60.57
Hourly (30h/wk)$90.59$70.66
Daily (8h)$544$424

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

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