salary$142,380 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,770per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Lakeland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 14.1% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $142,380 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $100,370 and $167,770.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 14.1% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.