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Pharmacists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$144,490

Mean: $142,050

~$112,702 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$69.46

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$7,223/mo

Savings rate

74%

Pharmacists salary in Phoenix, AZ — median $144,490/year, range $133,720-$161,190

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$133,720

Median

$144,490

75th %

$161,190

Median is in the 39th percentile of the typical range

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About Pharmacists salaries in Phoenix, AZ

Pharmacists in Phoenix, AZ earn a median of $144,490 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $142,050, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most pharmacists in this area earn between $133,720 and $161,190. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $69.46 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

3% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

3% growth. The job has changed — automated dispensing handles the routine work now. Pharmacists are spending more time on clinical tasks: medication therapy management, immunizations, and patient consultations. Hospital pharmacists have more upward mobility than retail.

Worth knowing: Retail pharmacy salaries have flattened, but clinical pharmacists in hospital systems and specialty areas (oncology, infectious disease) still see steady raises. Board certification in a specialty can add $15K+.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a pharmacists in Phoenix?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $144,490. The average (mean) is $142,050, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a pharmacists make per hour in Phoenix?

About $69.46/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for pharmacists in Phoenix?

The middle 50% earn between $133,720 and $161,190. Below $133,720 is typically entry-level; above $161,190 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $144,490 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$144,490$112,702
Monthly$12,041$9,392
Biweekly$5,557$4,335
Weekly$2,779$2,167
Hourly (40h/wk)$69.46$54.18
Hourly (35h/wk)$79.39$61.92
Hourly (30h/wk)$92.62$72.24
Daily (8h)$556$433

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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