salary$128,100 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$86,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,240per year
Jobs in the area1,470people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $128,100 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $86,060 and $155,240.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.