salary$137,990 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,890per year
Jobs in the area3,460people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Tampa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 19.3% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $137,990 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $52,730 and $168,890.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 19.3% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.