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Pharmacist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$66.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,457/year ($8,455/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,090 Pharmacist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Pharmacist salary of $138,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,457 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $138,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,892 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,569 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$4,242 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,457 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,455 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Pennsylvania is $138,160 per year ($66.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,990 and $156,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $138,160, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $101,457 per year ($8,455 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 14,090 Pharmacist jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.