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Pharmacists salary in Maryland

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Pharmacists in Maryland. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$138,990
Mean annual$140,730
Range (10th to 90th)$115,860 to $169,890
Maryland employment5,400
State vs national-2.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Maryland pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$115,86025TH$130,610MEDIAN$138,99075TH$158,15090TH$169,890

The middle 50% of workers earn between $130,610 and $158,150, with a median of $138,990.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in Maryland: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $124,800. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry1$118,310
Level II — qualified4$124,800

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in Maryland. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Centreville Drugs Inc.Pharmacist In Charge1$124,800
Columbia Chemists, LLCStaff Pharmacist1$114,400
Drugs Cure Pharmacy & Surgicals LLCPharmacist-In-Charge1$124,800
Sriven Pharmacy LLCPharmacy Manager (Pharmacist-in-Charge)1$160,000
The Johns Hopkins HospitalClinical Pharmacist1$118,310

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Clinical Pharmacist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    $118,310
    BaltimoreWage Level IDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715739
  • Staff Pharmacist at Columbia Chemists, LLC
    $114,400
    ColumbiaWage Level IIDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25153-042856
  • Pharmacist-In-Charge at Drugs Cure Pharmacy & Surgicals LLC
    $124,800
    DundalkWage Level IIDecided Apr 14, 2025I-200-25097-837585
  • Pharmacist In Charge at Centreville Drugs Inc.
    $124,800
    CentrevilleWage Level IIDecided Jan 14, 2025I-200-25006-596249
  • Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist-in-Charge) at Sriven Pharmacy LLC
    $160,000
    La PlataWage Level IIDecided Dec 26, 2024I-200-24352-551663

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Pharmacists pay by experience level in Maryland

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in Maryland, by industry

Median offered wage across 5 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $124,800.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleCentreville Drugs Inc.4$124,800
HealthcareThe Johns Hopkins Hospital1$118,310

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Maryland over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Maryland2023 to 2025
$133,4002023$135,5502024$138,9902025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Chemistry

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.

  2. 02

    Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.

  3. 03

    Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

  4. 04

    Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

  5. 05

    Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.

  6. 06

    Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.

  7. 07

    Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

  8. 08

    Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Maryland?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Maryland is $138,990.
How does Maryland compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The Maryland median is -2.9% versus the BLS national figure of $143,112.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Maryland?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $115,860 and the 90th-percentile at $169,890, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Pharmacists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Pharmacists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.