Pharmacist salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$144,490/year
about $69.47 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $133,720 – $161,190
Half of pharmacists in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $144,490 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $105,920 | $50.92 |
| 25th | $133,720 | $64.29 |
| Median (50th) | $144,490 | $69.47 |
| 75th | $161,190 | $77.50 |
| 90th (top earners) | $171,160 | $82.29 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $133,720 ($64.29/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $133,720 to $161,190 ($64.29 to $77.50/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $161,190 ($77.50/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.