Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Cleveland, TN is $124,160/year ($59.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $152K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.08), which stretches that salary to about $140,963 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,233/month, or 15.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $124K get you in Cleveland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Cleveland’s Regional Price Parity (88.08). 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 Cleveland
Pay for pharmacists in Cleveland runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $141K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,233/month, 15.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.08 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Cleveland can be a reasonable trade-off for pharmacistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for pharmacists in metros near Cleveland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $138K | $143K |
| Memphis | $134K | $146K |
| Knoxville | $132K | $143K |
| Chattanooga | $132K | $145K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Cleveland, TN
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $124K. Top earners bring in $152K or more, a $90K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Cleveland?
Yes — at the median salary of $124K, rent takes 15.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,233/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Cleveland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,744/month. At HUD’s $1,233/month FMR, rent would take 33% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Cleveland?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $124K here vs. $141K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Cleveland compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Cleveland pays $124K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.08), the purchasing-power equivalent is $141K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Cleveland, TN?
The median is $124,160 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,400, and experienced pharmacists can clear $152,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $124K enough to live in Cleveland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,968/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,233/month, which eats 15.5% 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 Cleveland?
Cleveland has a Regional Price Parity of 88.08 (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 $140,963 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.