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Pharmacist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$65.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,867/year ($8,489/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $137,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,790 Pharmacist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Pharmacist salary of $137,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,867 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $137,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,619 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,482 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$3,052 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,867 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,489 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Ohio?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Ohio is $137,020 per year ($65.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,700 and $156,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $137,020, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $101,867 per year ($8,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 12,790 Pharmacist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.