Pharmacists, Worcester

$132,930

Local median annual wage in Worcester, MA. Middle half of earners roughly $129,480 to $152,800.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−5.7%
US median
$140,910
Cost of living (102.5) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
102.5
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$129,480 to $152,800
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
760
Job code
29-1051

Pharmacists in Worcester pay a median $132,930 (May 2025), 5.7% below the US median of $140,910. At local prices (index 102.5), that median buys about what $129,688 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$132,930 in Worcester buys about what $129,688 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 102.5, 2024). Housing & rent index is 113 vs overall 102.5 (US average = 100, 2024).

Pharmacists in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Worcester $132,930 $129,480 to $152,800 102.5
Philadelphia $148,740 $133,390 to $158,840 102.6
San Francisco $177,410 $164,560 to $220,120 115.6
Tulsa $140,820 $130,790 to $154,930 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Worcester?
The median annual wage for Pharmacists in Worcester, MA is $132,930 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Worcester pay compare to the US median for Pharmacists?
Local median pay is 5.7% below the national median of $140,910.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Worcester is 102.5 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $132,930 has about the same buying power as $129,688 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.