salary$157,440 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$111,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,570per year
Jobs in the area660people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Stamford?
OK. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 22.0% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $157,440 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $111,630 and $172,570.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 22.0% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.