Pharmacist salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$134,180/year
about $64.51 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $128,430 – $146,770
Half of pharmacists in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $134,180 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $107,650 | $51.75 |
| 25th | $128,430 | $61.75 |
| Median (50th) | $134,180 | $64.51 |
| 75th | $146,770 | $70.56 |
| 90th (top earners) | $160,250 | $77.04 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $128,430 ($61.75/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $128,430 to $146,770 ($61.75 to $70.56/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $146,770 ($70.56/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.