Pharmacist salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$148,740/year
about $71.51 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $133,390 – $158,840
Half of pharmacists in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $148,740 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $119,840 | $57.62 |
| 25th | $133,390 | $64.13 |
| Median (50th) | $148,740 | $71.51 |
| 75th | $158,840 | $76.37 |
| 90th (top earners) | $167,270 | $80.42 |
*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 Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $133,390 ($64.13/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $133,390 to $158,840 ($64.13 to $76.37/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $158,840 ($76.37/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, Philadelphia metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.