salary$129,260 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Gainesville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,880per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Gainesville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,510 a month takes 14.0% 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 Gainesville, FL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Gainesville, FL area is $129,260 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $52,000 and $154,880.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Gainesville?
Typical rent of $1,510 a month takes 14.0% 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 Gainesville, FL metro area.