Pharmacist salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$141,320/year
about $67.94 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $130,320 – $165,410
Half of pharmacists in the New York metro area earn more than $141,320 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $140,910, and ranks #16 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $96,010 | $46.16 |
| 25th | $130,320 | $62.65 |
| Median (50th) | $141,320 | $67.94 |
| 75th | $165,410 | $79.52 |
| 90th (top earners) | $175,840 | $84.54 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $130,320 ($62.65/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $130,320 to $165,410 ($62.65 to $79.52/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $165,410 ($79.52/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, New York metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.