salary$144,490 a year$69 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,160per year
Jobs in the area5,050people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Tempe?
Cheap. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 16.2% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $144,490 a year ($69 an hour). Most earn between $105,920 and $171,160.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 16.2% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.