salary$134,180 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,250per year
Jobs in the area3,300people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 14.5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $134,180 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $107,650 and $160,250.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 14.5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.