Pharmacist salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$136,250/year
about $65.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $126,620 – $157,410
Half of pharmacists in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $136,250 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $104,000 | $50.00 |
| 25th | $126,620 | $60.88 |
| Median (50th) | $136,250 | $65.50 |
| 75th | $157,410 | $75.68 |
| 90th (top earners) | $167,560 | $80.56 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $126,620 ($60.88/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $126,620 to $157,410 ($60.88 to $75.68/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $157,410 ($75.68/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Las Vegas metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.