salary$148,740 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$119,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,270per year
Jobs in the area6,460people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Philadelphia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 14.6% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $148,740 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $119,840 and $167,270.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 14.6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.