Salary report · Phoenix, AZ

What is the average Pharmacist salary in Phoenix, AZ?

Pharmacists in Phoenix earn a median of $130,100 per year — about 2% below the national average. Pay ranges from $93,700 (25th percentile) to $201,700 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$93,700
Median
$130,100
75th percentile
$166,500
90th percentile
$201,700
YoY change
+3.5%

Pharmacist salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$84,600
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$130,100
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$166,500
Lead · 8+ yrs
$188,600

How Phoenix pay compares

Phoenix median$130,100
National median$132,750
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 105)$123,900

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Phoenix salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$113K
2022
$117K
2023
$121K
2024
$126K
2025
$130K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 3.5%.

Pharmacist job market in Phoenix

Phoenix has seen rapid growth in tech, healthcare and finance services. Cost of living is moderate; state income tax is 2.5–4.5%.

An estimated 5,900 pharmacists work in the Phoenix metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Verify and dispense prescriptions
  • Counsel patients
  • Check drug interactions
  • Manage pharmacy inventory
  • Administer immunizations

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FAQ

How much does a Pharmacist make in Phoenix, AZ?+

Pharmacists in Phoenix earn a median of $130,100 per year — about 2% below the national average of $132,750.

What's the entry-level Pharmacist salary in Phoenix?+

Entry-level Pharmacists in Phoenix typically earn around $84,600 per year. Salaries scale to about $188,600 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $130,100 a good Pharmacist salary in Phoenix?+

$130,100 is the median, meaning half of Pharmacists in Phoenix earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 105, that's roughly $123,900 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Pharmacist pay growing in Phoenix?+

Pharmacist salaries in Phoenix grew about 3.5% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +3%.

Where do Pharmacists in Phoenix get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Pharmacist salary in Phoenix is around $201,700. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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