salary$132,460 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,200per year
Jobs in the area990people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Knoxville, TN area is $132,460 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $85,160 and $159,200.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.