salary$133,960 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,620per year
Jobs in the area2,610people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 14.4% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Columbus, OH area is $133,960 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $50,450 and $166,620.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 14.4% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.