The salary statistics and trend of pharmacists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $100,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $110,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $121,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $135,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $157,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $121,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacists is $100,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $121,950 | 3.37% | 8.61% |
| 2016 | $117,840 | 2.47% | - |
| 2015 | $114,930 | 3.50% | - |
| 2014 | $110,910 | -1.40% | - |
| 2013 | $112,460 | 0.90% | - |
| 2012 | $111,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacists in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of pharmacists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
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