Pharmacist Salaries in New York: 2023 Data & Trends

Average Annual Salary (BLS, May 2023): $128,710 — above national average ($121,310).

Percentile Breakdown

• Top 10%: >$158,340
• Median (50%): ~$128,000
• Bottom 10%: <$98,120

Geographic Variation Within NY

• NYC Metro: ~$138,350 (highest)
• Rest of State: ~$123,200
• Rural/Upstate: Lower, but cost-of-living adjusted may be comparable

Key Salary Drivers

• Degree: PharmD > BPharm (entry-level differential ~$5–10K)
• Experience: 10+ years adds $15–25K
• Setting: Hospital/health system > Specialty pharmacy > Chain retail > Independent retail
• Certifications: BCPS, BCACP, CGP add premium
• Shift differentials: Nights, weekends, holidays

Outlook (2019–2029)

7% growth (faster than 5% national avg) driven by aging population, chronic disease prevalence, expanded immunization authority, medication therapy management.

Benefits

High pay, strong demand, diverse settings (hospital, retail, industry, academia, managed care), clinical impact, loan forgiveness programs (NHSC, state).