Pharmacist salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$135,010/year
about $64.91 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $129,320 – $154,520
Half of pharmacists in the Orlando metro area earn more than $135,010 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $73,930 | $35.54 |
| 25th | $129,320 | $62.17 |
| Median (50th) | $135,010 | $64.91 |
| 75th | $154,520 | $74.29 |
| 90th (top earners) | $164,870 | $79.26 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $129,320 ($62.17/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $129,320 to $154,520 ($62.17 to $74.29/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $154,520 ($74.29/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, Orlando metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.