salary$162,980 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$184,830per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.2% 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 Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Anchorage, AK area is $162,980 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $106,190 and $184,830.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 12.2% 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 Anchorage, AK metro area.