What are the main factors that influence a Pharmacist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Pharmacist's salary?

A Pharmacist's salary grows with experience: a Pharmacist (0-0 years)earns $153,108, a Pharmacy Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $125,038, a Pharmacy Manager (5+ years)earns $182,036, a Pharmacy Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $205,457, a Pharmacy Director (5+ years)earns $251,710,

What are the highest paying states for a Pharmacist?

Pharmacist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pharmacist roles are District of Columbia $167,395, California $166,760, Massachusetts $164,538. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pharmacist roles make?

Salaries for Pharmacist level roles vary by specialization: Pharmacist Director: $248,560; Pharmacist Manager: $179,790; In Store Pharmacist: $163,700; Pharmacist - Retail: $163,683; Online Pharmacist: $151,992.

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Pharmacist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pharmacist make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pharmacist in Delaware is $153,108 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Pharmacist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,078
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,034 to $163,038
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,504

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Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,038	$13,586	$3,135	$78
Average	$153,108	$12,759	$2,944	$74
25th Percentile	$147,034	$12,253	$2,828	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Pharmacist Salaries

A Pharmacist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pharmacist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pharmacist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Pharmacist (0-0 years): $153,108
Pharmacy Supervisor (3-5 years): $125,038
Pharmacy Manager (5+ years): $182,036
Pharmacy Senior Manager (5+ years): $205,457
Pharmacy Director (5+ years): $251,710

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Pharmacist	0-0 years	$153,108
Pharmacy Supervisor	3-5 years	$125,038
Pharmacy Manager	5+ years	$182,036
Pharmacy Senior Manager	5+ years	$205,457
Pharmacy Director	5+ years	$251,710

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How Do Pharmacist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pharmacists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $167,395.
California: $166,760.
Massachusetts: $164,538.

District of Columbia $167,395 California $166,760 Massachusetts $164,538 Washington $163,933 New Jersey $163,873 Alaska $163,661 Connecticut $161,575 New York $160,728

Hawaii $158,022 Rhode Island $156,752 Maryland $155,890 Minnesota $154,711 Colorado $154,257 Illinois $154,106 Oregon $153,531 Delaware $153,108

New Hampshire $152,842 Virginia $152,246 Pennsylvania $150,508 Nevada $149,631 North Dakota $149,344 Michigan $148,890 Wisconsin $148,724 Vermont $148,391

Texas $147,469 Maine $147,408 Arizona $147,318 Ohio $147,212 Georgia $145,821 Indiana $145,125 Wyoming $144,989 Utah $144,778

Iowa $144,687 Kansas $143,961 Louisiana $143,750 North Carolina $143,674 Missouri $143,644 Florida $143,054 Montana $142,737 Nebraska $142,434

Kentucky $142,268 South Carolina $141,663 Tennessee $141,285 Idaho $141,134 New Mexico $140,030 Oklahoma $139,788 Alabama $138,896 South Dakota $137,400

Arkansas $136,583 West Virginia $136,145 Mississippi $134,829

Top Paying Cities for Pharmacists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $158,460
Little Creek: $156,994
Magnolia: $157,644

Lincoln, DE $158,460 Little Creek, DE $156,994 Magnolia, DE $157,644 Milford, DE $158,460 Marydel, DE $156,404 Millsboro, DE $158,460 Millville, DE $159,518 Milton, DE $158,460

Nassau, DE $158,460 Ocean View, DE $159,518 Rehoboth Beach, DE $159,518 Seaford, DE $156,797 Selbyville, DE $159,518 Smyrna, DE $156,223 Viola, DE $157,644 Woodside, DE $157,190

Bear, DE $155,074 Newark, DE $155,134 Claymont, DE $155,255 Delaware City, DE $155,134 Hockessin, DE $155,255 Kirkwood, DE $155,134 Middletown, DE $155,905 Montchanin, DE $155,255

New Castle, DE $155,255 Odessa, DE $156,117 Port Penn, DE $154,711 Rockland, DE $155,255 Saint Georges, DE $155,134 Townsend, DE $155,890 Winterthur, DE $155,255 Lewes, DE $158,460

Wilmington, DE $155,255 Dover, DE $156,918 Dover Afb, DE $157,281 Bethany Beach, DE $159,518 Bethel, DE $156,797 Bridgeville, DE $158,460 Camden Wyoming, DE $157,084 Cheswold, DE $156,555

Clayton, DE $156,162 Dagsboro, DE $159,518 Delmar, DE $156,797 Ellendale, DE $158,460 Felton, DE $158,460 Fenwick Island, DE $159,518 Frankford, DE $159,518 Frederica, DE $158,460

Georgetown, DE $158,460 Greenwood, DE $158,460 Harbeson, DE $158,460 Harrington, DE $158,460 Hartly, DE $156,086 Houston, DE $158,460 Kenton, DE $156,162 Laurel, DE $156,797

Yorklyn, DE $155,255

Pharmacist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pharmacist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$147,034

Average $153,108/year

$163,038

$12,253

Average $12,759/month

$13,586

$2,828

Average $2,944/week

$3,135

$71

Average $74/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,038	$13,586	$3,135	$78
Average	$153,108	$12,759	$2,944	$74
25th Percentile	$147,034	$12,253	$2,828	$71

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For a Pharmacist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Pharmacy Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $125,038 - a projected growth of -18% over your current level.

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