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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Community Pharmacist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Community Pharmacist roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Community Pharmacist's salary?

A Community Pharmacist's salary grows with experience: a Community Pharmacist (0-0 years)earns $154,879, a Pharmacy Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $126,402, a Pharmacy Manager (5+ years)earns $184,260, a Pharmacy Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $208,036, a Pharmacy Director (5+ years)earns $254,952,

What are the highest paying states for a Community Pharmacist?

Community Pharmacist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Community Pharmacist roles are District of Columbia $170,150, California $169,505, Massachusetts $167,246. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Community Pharmacist roles make?

Salaries for Community Pharmacist level roles vary by specialization: Pharmacist Director: $249,070; Pharmacist Manager: $180,090; Pharmacist - Retail: $163,862; Remote Pharmacist: $152,120; Online Pharmacist: $152,111.

Community Pharmacist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Community Pharmacist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Pharmacist in Delaware is $155,628 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $175,058
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,404 to $165,798
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,737

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Community Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,798	$13,817	$3,188	$80
Average	$155,628	$12,969	$2,993	$75
25th Percentile	$149,404	$12,450	$2,873	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Community Pharmacist Salaries

A Community 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 Community Pharmacist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $154,879
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,402
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $184,260
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,036
Expert (over 8 years): $254,952

Levels	Salary
Community... Level Community Pharmacist	$154,879
Pharmacy ... Level Community Pharmacist	$126,402
Pharmacy ... Level Community Pharmacist	$184,260
Pharmacy ... Level Community Pharmacist	$208,036
Pharmacy ... Level Community Pharmacist	$254,952

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How Do Community 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 Community Pharmacists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $170,150.
California: $169,505.
Massachusetts: $167,246.

District of Columbia $170,150 California $169,505 Massachusetts $167,246 Washington $166,631 New Jersey $166,569 Alaska $166,354 Connecticut $164,234 New York $163,373

Hawaii $160,622 Rhode Island $159,331 Maryland $158,455 Minnesota $157,257 Colorado $156,796 Illinois $156,642 Oregon $156,058 Delaware $155,628

New Hampshire $155,357 Virginia $154,752 Pennsylvania $152,984 Nevada $152,093 North Dakota $151,801 Michigan $151,340 Wisconsin $151,171 Vermont $150,833

Texas $149,896 Maine $149,834 Arizona $149,742 Ohio $149,634 Georgia $148,221 Indiana $147,514 Wyoming $147,375 Utah $147,160

Iowa $147,068 Kansas $146,330 Louisiana $146,115 North Carolina $146,038 Missouri $146,008 Florida $145,408 Montana $145,086 Nebraska $144,778

Kentucky $144,609 South Carolina $143,994 Tennessee $143,610 Idaho $143,457 New Mexico $142,335 Oklahoma $142,089 Alabama $141,182 South Dakota $139,661

Arkansas $138,831 West Virginia $138,385 Mississippi $137,048

Top Paying Cities for Community 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: $154,927
Little Creek: $156,061
Magnolia: $155,837

Lincoln, DE $154,927 Little Creek, DE $156,061 Magnolia, DE $155,837 Milford, DE $155,320 Marydel, DE $155,575 Millsboro, DE $154,277 Millville, DE $154,515 Milton, DE $154,782

Nassau, DE $154,895 Ocean View, DE $154,489 Rehoboth Beach, DE $154,786 Seaford, DE $154,873 Selbyville, DE $154,232 Smyrna, DE $156,169 Viola, DE $155,449 Woodside, DE $155,867

Bear, DE $155,508 Newark, DE $155,449 Claymont, DE $155,768 Delaware City, DE $155,605 Hockessin, DE $155,436 Kirkwood, DE $155,575 Middletown, DE $155,635 Montchanin, DE $155,471

New Castle, DE $155,494 Odessa, DE $155,712 Port Penn, DE $155,817 Rockland, DE $155,486 Saint Georges, DE $155,586 Townsend, DE $155,826 Winterthur, DE $155,505 Lewes, DE $154,842

Wilmington, DE $155,443 Dover, DE $156,061 Dover Afb, DE $155,239 Bethany Beach, DE $154,326 Bethel, DE $154,486 Bridgeville, DE $154,850 Camden Wyoming, DE $155,622 Cheswold, DE $156,010

Clayton, DE $156,015 Dagsboro, DE $154,218 Delmar, DE $153,971 Ellendale, DE $154,438 Felton, DE $155,308 Fenwick Island, DE $154,252 Frankford, DE $153,983 Frederica, DE $155,462

Georgetown, DE $154,160 Greenwood, DE $154,875 Harbeson, DE $154,325 Harrington, DE $155,111 Hartly, DE $155,594 Houston, DE $154,890 Kenton, DE $156,023 Laurel, DE $154,068

Yorklyn, DE $155,482

Community Pharmacist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Pharmacist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 122% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Community Pharmacist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Pharmacist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Pharmacist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$217,879	$105.0	40%
Financial Services	$202,316	$97.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$189,866	$91.0	22%
Biotechnology	$174,303	$84.0	12%
Healthcare	$163,409	$79.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Community 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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$149,404

Average $155,628/year

$165,798

$12,450

Average $12,969/month

$13,817

$2,873

Average $2,993/week

$3,188

$72

Average $75/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,798	$13,817	$3,188	$80
Average	$155,628	$12,969	$2,993	$75
25th Percentile	$149,404	$12,450	$2,873	$72

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