Pharmacist salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$168,830/year
about $81.17 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $145,740 – $189,540
Half of pharmacists in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $168,830 a year and half earn less. That's 20% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $127,100 | $61.11 |
| 25th | $145,740 | $70.07 |
| Median (50th) | $168,830 | $81.17 |
| 75th | $189,540 | $91.13 |
| 90th (top earners) | $196,500 | $94.47 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $145,740 ($70.07/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $145,740 to $189,540 ($70.07 to $91.13/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $189,540 ($91.13/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, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.