salary$147,420 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,370per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 11.1% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Tucson, AZ area is $147,420 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $72,760 and $175,370.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 11.1% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.