salary$151,050 a year$73 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$111,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,110per year
Jobs in the area2,220people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Indianapolis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 11.6% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $151,050 a year ($73 an hour). Most earn between $111,950 and $170,110.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 11.6% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.