salary$139,660 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$127,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,390per year
Jobs in the area5,280people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Boston?
OK. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 26.7% 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 Boston, MA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $139,660 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $127,550 and $168,390.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 26.7% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.