Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Kingston, NY is $142,360/year ($68.44/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $106K at the entry level to $169K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.71), that's roughly $141,356 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,818/month, or 21.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $142K get you in Kingston?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kingston’s Regional Price Parity (100.71). 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 Kingston
Pharmacists pay in Kingston tracks closely to the national median, $142K locally vs. $141K nationwide, a 1% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,818/month, 21.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for pharmacists in metros near Kingston, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $141K | $126K |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $138K | $144K |
| Rochester | $136K | $140K |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $137K | $137K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kingston, NY
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $142K. Top earners bring in $169K or more, a $63K 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 Kingston?
Yes — at the median salary of $142K, rent takes 21.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,818/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Kingston?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $106K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,389/month. At HUD’s $1,818/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Kingston?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $142K locally vs. $141K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Kingston compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Kingston pays $142K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s +1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $141K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Kingston, NY?
The median is $142,360 a year, that works out to about $68 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,480, and experienced pharmacists can clear $169,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $142K enough to live in Kingston?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,380/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,818/month, which eats 21.7% 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 Kingston?
Kingston has a Regional Price Parity of 100.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pharmacists salary is worth about $141,356 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.