salary$136,110 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,100per year
Jobs in the area830people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 10.1% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $136,110 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $100,330 and $163,100.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 10.1% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.