salary$147,010 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,130per year
Jobs in the area1,520people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Salt Lake City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 13.1% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $147,010 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $66,360 and $173,130.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 13.1% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.