salary$149,510 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$114,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,850per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 10.7% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Syracuse, NY area is $149,510 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $114,060 and $171,850.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 10.7% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.