Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Colorado is $156,030/year ($75.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $120K at the entry level to $188K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $156K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $120K. Mid-career wages sit at $156K. Top earners bring in $188K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $164K | +5% | 250 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $158K | +1% | 2,630 |
| Colorado Springs | $154K | -1% | N/A |
| Pueblo | $150K | -4% | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $149K | -4% | N/A |
| Greeley | $149K | -5% | 150 |
| Grand Junction | $147K | -6% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $120K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,225/month.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $156K here vs. $141K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Colorado pays $156K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s +11%.
How much do pharmacists make in Colorado?
The median is $156,030 a year, that works out to about $75 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $120,410, and experienced pharmacists can clear $188,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $156K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,211/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a pharmacists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pharmacists salary is worth about $156,030 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.