salary$138,110 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$114,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,010per year
Jobs in the area2,730people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Baltimore?
Cheap. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 14.1% 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 Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $138,110 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $114,080 and $168,010.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 14.1% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.