salary$150,540 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$121,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,230per year
Jobs in the area5,260people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Washington?
Cheap. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 18.9% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $150,540 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $121,420 and $179,230.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 18.9% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.