salary$168,830 a year$81 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$127,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$196,500per year
Jobs in the area2,070people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Hillsboro?
Cheap. Rent of $2,227 a month takes 15.8% 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 Hillsboro, OR?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $168,830 a year ($81 an hour). Most earn between $127,100 and $196,500.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Hillsboro?
Typical rent of $2,227 a month takes 15.8% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.