salary$137,900 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$176,560per year
Jobs in the area1,400people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 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 Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $137,900 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $71,200 and $176,560.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.