Pharmacists, Albuquerque
$147,000
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Albuquerque, NM. Middle half of wages roughly $134,120 to $164,630.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +4.3%
- US median
- $140,910
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $134,120 to $164,630
- OEWS employment
- 1,000
- SOC
- 29-1051
Pharmacists in Albuquerque pay a median $147,000 (May 2025), 4.3% above the US median of $140,910. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $153,927 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$147,000 in Albuquerque buys about what $153,927 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 89.2 vs all-items 95.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $147,000 | $134,120 to $164,630 | 95.5 |
| Columbus | $133,960 | $127,700 to $156,190 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $177,410 | $164,560 to $220,120 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $140,820 | $130,790 to $154,930 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Albuquerque?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Albuquerque, NM is $147,000.
- How does Albuquerque pay compare to the US median for Pharmacists?
- Local median pay is 4.3% above the national OEWS median of $140,910.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Albuquerque is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $147,000 has about the same purchasing power as $153,927 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.