salary$144,940 a year$70 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,690per year
Jobs in the area1,350people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Richmond?
Cheap. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 13.6% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Richmond, VA area is $144,940 a year ($70 an hour). Most earn between $106,310 and $165,690.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 13.6% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.