Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Carson City, NV is $163,990/year ($78.84/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $145K at the entry level to $169K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.13), that's roughly $167,115 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,546/month, or 14.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $164K get you in Carson City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Carson City’s Regional Price Parity (98.13). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Carson City
Carson City sits well above the national pay line for pharmacists, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $141K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,546/month, 15.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.13) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Carson City offers a genuinely strong financial position for pharmacistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for pharmacists in metros near Carson City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $136K | $136K |
| Reno | $154K | $153K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $157K | $139K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $144K | $140K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Carson City, NV
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $145K. Mid-career wages sit at $164K. Top earners bring in $169K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $167K | +19% | 560 |
| Oregon | $166K | +18% | 3,250 |
| California | $165K | +17% | 34,030 |
| Hawaii | $163K | +16% | 1,190 |
| Washington | $161K | +14% | 7,350 |
| Minnesota | $160K | +13% | 6,310 |
| Colorado | $156K | +11% | 4,560 |
| District of Columbia | $153K | +9% | 850 |
| Delaware | $153K | +8% | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $149K | +6% | 5,730 |
| New Mexico | $147K | +4% | 1,730 |
| Arizona | $147K | +4% | 6,900 |
| South Dakota | $147K | +4% | 1,280 |
| Idaho | $145K | +3% | 1,790 |
| Indiana | $144K | +2% | 6,430 |
| Utah | $144K | +2% | 2,830 |
| Virginia | $144K | +2% | 7,980 |
| New Hampshire | $143K | +1% | 1,130 |
| New York | $142K | +1% | 19,760 |
| Montana | $142K | +1% | 1,190 |
| North Dakota | $142K | +1% | 1,070 |
| Connecticut | $141K | +0% | 3,490 |
| Maine | $141K | +0% | 1,380 |
| Nevada | $140K | -1% | 2,500 |
| Wyoming | $140K | -1% | 510 |
| Nebraska | $139K | -1% | 2,450 |
| Illinois | $139K | -1% | 12,070 |
| Maryland | $139K | -1% | 5,400 |
| North Carolina | $139K | -1% | 11,430 |
| Iowa | $139K | -1% | 3,230 |
| Texas | $138K | -2% | 24,700 |
| Massachusetts | $138K | -2% | 7,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $138K | -2% | 14,090 |
| Michigan | $138K | -2% | 8,780 |
| Kansas | $138K | -2% | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $138K | -2% | 9,420 |
| Missouri | $138K | -2% | 6,740 |
| Georgia | $137K | -3% | 10,530 |
| Ohio | $137K | -3% | 12,790 |
| Kentucky | $137K | -3% | 5,030 |
| Vermont | $136K | -3% | 530 |
| Arkansas | $136K | -3% | 2,900 |
| Florida | $136K | -4% | 21,540 |
| South Carolina | $136K | -4% | 5,320 |
| Oklahoma | $135K | -4% | 3,610 |
| Alabama | $135K | -4% | 5,400 |
| West Virginia | $133K | -5% | 2,260 |
| Tennessee | $133K | -5% | 8,250 |
| Mississippi | $133K | -5% | 3,050 |
| Louisiana | $132K | -6% | 5,610 |
| Rhode Island | $128K | -9% | 1,510 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 (all 50 states + DC)
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Carson City?
Yes — at the median salary of $164K, rent takes 15.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,546/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Carson City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $145K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,704/month. At HUD’s $1,546/month FMR, rent would take 18% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Carson City?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $164K here vs. $141K nationally.
How does Carson City compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Carson City pays $164K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.13), the purchasing-power equivalent is $167K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Carson City, NV?
The median is $163,990 a year, that works out to about $79 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $145,060, and experienced pharmacists can clear $168,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $164K enough to live in Carson City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $10,237/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,546/month, which eats 15.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a pharmacists salary go in Carson City?
Carson City has a Regional Price Parity of 98.13 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pharmacists salary is worth about $167,115 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pharmacists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.