salary$141,320 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,840per year
Jobs in the area20,000people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford New York?
OK. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 23.8% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $141,320 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $96,010 and $175,840.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 23.8% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.