Salary distribution
Where New York pharmacists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $125,930 and $156,620, with a median of $136,350.
Pharmacists in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 29 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $133,120. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 6 | $106,860 |
| Level II — qualified | 13 | $128,960 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $135,200 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $175,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | Staff Pharmacist FT | 4 | $138,081 |
| VISHAL PHARMACY CORP | PHARMACIST INCHARGE | 1 | $166,400 |
| RITE DRUGS LLC | Pharmacist | 1 | $195,000 |
| Venkateswara Pharmacy Inc | Pharmacist In charge | 1 | $175,000 |
| Woodmark Pharmacy of New York LLC | Geriatrics Pharmacy Fellow | 1 | $88,379 |
| Woodmark Pharmacy of NY, LLC | Geriatrics Pharmacy Fellow | 1 | $88,379 |
| HMB Pharmacy Management, LLC. | Supervising Pharmacist | 1 | $124,800 |
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University | Pharmacist | 1 | $127,449 |
| VITAL CHEMIST INC. | SUPERVISING PHARMACIST | 1 | $176,800 |
| Vivace Pact Technologies Inc | Informatics Pharmacist | 1 | $110,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- PHARMACIST INCHARGE at VISHAL PHARMACY CORP$166,400BRONXDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-392679
- Pharmacist at RITE DRUGS LLC$195,000BronxDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-360273
- Pharmacist In charge at Venkateswara Pharmacy Inc$175,000BronxWage Level IVDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-287767
- Geriatrics Pharmacy Fellow at Woodmark Pharmacy of New York LLC$88,379BuffaloWage Level IDecided Aug 14, 2025I-200-25219-226913
- Geriatrics Pharmacy Fellow at Woodmark Pharmacy of NY, LLC$88,379BuffaloWage Level IDecided Aug 7, 2025I-200-25212-212018
- Supervising Pharmacist at HMB Pharmacy Management, LLC.$124,800RochesterWage Level IIDecided Jul 8, 2025I-200-25181-141258
- Pharmacist at State University of New York Upstate Medical University$127,449SyracuseDecided Jun 25, 2025I-200-25168-100365
- SUPERVISING PHARMACIST at VITAL CHEMIST INC.$176,800BROOKLYNWage Level IVDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-076909
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.
Pharmacists pay by experience level in New York
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.
Pharmacists specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 22 certified offers. The most common variant is Pharmacist at a median of $129,230.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | RITE DRUGS LLC | 15 | $129,230 |
| Staff Pharmacist FT | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 4 | $138,081 |
| Supervising Pharmacist | HMB Pharmacy Management, LLC. | 3 | $163,800 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Pharmacists in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 29 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $135,200.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 23 | $135,200 |
| Healthcare | The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital | 2 | $117,634 |
| Education | State University of New York Upstate Medical University | 1 | $127,449 |
| Technology and software | Vivace Pact Technologies Inc | 1 | $110,000 |
| Finance and insurance | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 1 | $143,520 |
| Manufacturing | PETNET SOLUTIONS, INC. | 1 | $166,670 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
- 02
Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
- 03
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- 04
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for pharmacists in major New York metropolitan areas.
- New York City$135,720
- Buffalo$135,410
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Pharmacists in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in New York is $136,350.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
- The New York median is -2.7% versus the BLS national figure of $140,121.
- What is the salary range for Pharmacists in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $94,250 and the 90th-percentile at $168,470, 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.
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.