Pharmacists, Philadelphia
$148,740
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Middle half of wages roughly $133,390 to $158,840.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +5.6%
- US median
- $140,910
- Metro RPP
- 102.6
- Middle half
- $133,390 to $158,840
- OEWS employment
- 6,460
- SOC
- 29-1051
Pharmacists in Philadelphia pay a median $148,740 (May 2025), 5.6% above the US median of $140,910. At local prices (RPP 102.6), that median buys about what $144,971 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$148,740 in Philadelphia buys about what $144,971 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 102.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 113.1 vs all-items 102.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $148,740 | $133,390 to $158,840 | 102.6 |
| Worcester | $132,930 | $129,480 to $152,800 | 102.5 |
| 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 Philadelphia?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $148,740.
- How does Philadelphia pay compare to the US median for Pharmacists?
- Local median pay is 5.6% above the national OEWS median of $140,910.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Philadelphia is 102.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $148,740 has about the same purchasing power as $144,971 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.