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Pharmacist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$61.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,141/year ($7,845/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $86,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $115,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Pharmacist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Pharmacist salary of $128,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,141 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $128,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,497 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,806 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$4,736 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,141 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,845 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Rhode Island is $128,180 per year ($61.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $115,250 and $133,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $128,180, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $94,141 per year ($7,845 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,510 Pharmacist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.