salary$135,210 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,060per year
Jobs in the area6,150people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Fort Lauderdale?
Cheap. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 18.7% 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $135,210 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $57,190 and $168,060.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 18.7% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.