The salary statistics and trend of pharmacists in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacists salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $82,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $108,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $123,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $142,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacists in the industry of pharmacies and drug stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) pharmacists is $159,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $123,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacists is $82,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacists in the industry of Pharmacies and Drug Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $123,670 | 1.57% | 4.71% |
| 2016 | $121,730 | 0.35% | - |
| 2015 | $121,310 | 0.10% | - |
| 2014 | $121,190 | 0.75% | - |
| 2013 | $120,280 | 2.02% | - |
| 2012 | $117,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacists in 14 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of pharmacists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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