Pharmacists Salary in Virginia
The median pay for a pharmacists in Virginia is $137,470/year ($66.09/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $99K at the entry level to $170K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $137K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level pharmacists (10th percentile) start around $99K. Mid-career wages sit at $137K. Top earners bring in $170K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacists salary by metro in Virginia
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | $142K | +4% | 160 |
| Richmond | $138K | +1% | 1,360 |
| Charlottesville | $137K | -0% | 300 |
| Roanoke | $135K | -2% | 390 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $135K | -2% | 1,600 |
| Lynchburg | $134K | -3% | 200 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $133K | -3% | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $133K | -3% | 170 |
| Winchester | $132K | -4% | 150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pharmacists make in Virginia?
The median is $137,470 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $99,130, and experienced pharmacists can clear $169,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $137K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,111/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 20.3% 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 $145,026 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.