Pharmacists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$137,480
↑ 21.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Pharmacists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Pharmacists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.2% since 2011 ($113,390 → $137,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $137,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,480 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $136,030 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $132,750 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $128,570 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $128,710 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $128,090 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $126,120 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $124,170 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $122,230 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | $121,500 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $120,950 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $119,280 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $116,670 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $113,390 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.