Pharmacists Salary
The median pay for a pharmacists in Ponce, PR is $107,010/year ($51.45/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $107,010 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 7.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $107K get you in Ponce?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ponce’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 Ponce
Pay for pharmacists in Ponce runs about 24% below the U.S. median of $141K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 7.7% 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, Ponce 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 Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $113K | $113K |
| Aguadilla | $105K | $105K |
| Mayaguez | $112K | $112K |
| Arecibo | $106K | $106K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ponce, PR
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $107K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $77K 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $107K, rent takes 7.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $538/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacists in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacists typically earn — is $55K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,301/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is pharmacist a high-paying job in Ponce?
Local pay runs 24% below the national median — $107K here vs. $141K nationally.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for pharmacists?
Ponce pays $107K median vs. the U.S. average of $141K — that’s -24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $107K — below the national median.
How much do pharmacists make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $107,010 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,010, and experienced pharmacists can clear $132,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $107K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,972/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 7.7% 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 Ponce?
Ponce 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 $107,010 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.