Pharmacists Salary in New York
The median pay for a pharmacists in New York is $136,350/year ($65.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $94K at the entry level to $168K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $136K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $94K. Mid-career wages sit at $136K. Top earners bring in $168K or more, a $74K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists salary by metro in New York
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $144K | +6% | 680 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $139K | +2% | 90 |
| Ithaca | $136K | -0% | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $136K | -0% | 22,010 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $135K | -1% | 1,580 |
| Elmira | $134K | -1% | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $134K | -2% | 630 |
| Binghamton | $134K | -2% | 240 |
| Kingston | $134K | -2% | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $133K | -2% | 1,120 |
| Rochester | $133K | -2% | 1,050 |
| Glens Falls | $131K | -4% | 140 |
| Utica-Rome | $127K | -7% | 260 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pharmacists make in New York?
The median is $136,350 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $94,250, and experienced pharmacists can clear $168,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $136K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,068/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 23.8% 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 New York?
New York 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 $138,835 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.