salary$130,840 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$86,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,280per year
Jobs in the area1,880people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Providence?
Cheap. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 18.0% 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 Providence, RI?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $130,840 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $86,620 and $159,280.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 18.0% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.