Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Guayama, PR is $117,950/year ($56.71/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $56K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $117,950 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $475/month, or 6.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $118K get you in Guayama?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Guayama’s Regional Price Parity (100). 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 Guayama
Pay for pharmacists in Guayama runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $141K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $475/month, 6.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Guayama 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 Guayama, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $113K | $113K |
| Aguadilla | $105K | $105K |
| Ponce | $107K | $107K |
| Mayaguez | $112K | $112K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Guayama, PR
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $56K. Mid-career wages sit at $118K. Top earners bring in $129K or more, a $73K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Pharmacists salary in all states
| 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 Guayama?
Yes — at the median salary of $118K, rent takes 6.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $475/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Guayama?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $56K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,341/month. At HUD’s $475/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Guayama?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $118K here vs. $141K nationally.
How does Guayama compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Guayama pays $118K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $118K — below the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Guayama, PR?
The median is $117,950 a year, that works out to about $57 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,690, and experienced pharmacists can clear $129,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $118K enough to live in Guayama?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,614/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $475/month, which eats 6.2% 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 Guayama?
Guayama 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 $117,950 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.