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Pharmacist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$75.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $111,756/year ($9,313/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $120,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $136,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $156,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $188,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,560 Pharmacist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Pharmacist salary of $156,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $111,756 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $156,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,181 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,936 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$6,157 |
| Take-home (annual) | $111,756 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,313 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Colorado?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Colorado is $156,030 per year ($75.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $136,750 and $169,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $156,030, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $111,756 per year ($9,313 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,560 Pharmacist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.