Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Oregon is $165,960/year ($79.79/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $126K at the entry level to $194K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $162,007 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/month, or 15.9% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Oregon. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $166K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Oregon sits well above the national pay line for pharmacists, local pay runs about 18% higher than the U.S. median of $141K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,555/month, 17% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oregon offers a genuinely strong financial position for pharmacistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $126K. Mid-career wages sit at $166K. Top earners bring in $194K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists salary by metro in Oregon
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | $170K | +3% | 100 |
| Salem | $169K | +2% | 300 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $169K | +2% | 2,070 |
| Bend | $166K | +0% | 180 |
| Medford | $164K | -1% | 160 |
| Albany | $158K | -5% | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $156K | -6% | 310 |
| Grants Pass | $142K | -14% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
Yes — at the median salary of $166K, rent takes 17% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $126K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,562/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay is 18% above the national median — $166K here vs. $141K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Oregon pays $166K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s +18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $162K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Oregon?
The median is $165,960 a year, that works out to about $80 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $126,040, and experienced pharmacists can clear $193,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $166K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,146/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 17% 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 Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (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 $162,007 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.