salary$136,310 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$123,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,770per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 11.7% 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 Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Rochester, NY area is $136,310 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $123,610 and $156,770.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 11.7% 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 Rochester, NY metro area.