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Pharmacists Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacists make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$138,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.6% vs 2024
$138,660
Mean Salary
$138,170
Median Salary
$66.43
Hourly Rate
7,230 people work as Pharmacists in Massachusetts
Pharmacists salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacists in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $138,170 per year ($11,514/month).
This is 3.3% below the national average of $142,891.
Massachusetts ranks #32 out of 51 states for Pharmacists pay.
Approximately 7,230 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 1.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Writing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.64
Mathematics
4.49
Customer and Personal Service
4.16
English Language
4.16
Chemistry
4.11
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(78.4% of workers)
Salaries for Pharmacists in Massachusetts range from $113,710 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $164,500 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $133,460 and $155,490.
The median annual salary for Pharmacists in Massachusetts is $138,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $138,660.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacists in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Pharmacists in Massachusetts range from $113,710 at the 10th percentile to $164,500 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $133,460 and $155,490.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacists in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Pharmacists positions in Massachusetts typically start around $113,710 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $133,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacists in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,230 people are employed as Pharmacists in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacists in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacists in Massachusetts is approximately $66.43 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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