salary$138,800 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,190per year
Jobs in the area1,550people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Birmingham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 11.2% 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Birmingham, AL area is $138,800 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $107,330 and $161,190.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 11.2% 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.