salary$147,000 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,900per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 11.4% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Albuquerque, NM area is $147,000 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $104,180 and $178,900.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 11.4% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.