States with Fastest Pharmacists Salary Growth
These states raised Pharmacists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
28
States with Growth
+17.5%
Highest Growth
+9.3%
Average Growth
1
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Pharmacists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 28 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $129,060 | $151,680 | +$22,620 | +17.5% |
| 2 | Hawaii | $130,780 | $150,710 | +$19,930 | +15.2% |
| 3 | Montana | $119,780 | $137,230 | +$17,450 | +14.6% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $125,050 | $141,560 | +$16,510 | +13.2% |
| 5 | Idaho | $123,530 | $138,580 | +$15,050 | +12.2% |
| 6 | Minnesota | $138,290 | $154,610 | +$16,320 | +11.8% |
| 7 | Indiana | $124,380 | $138,690 | +$14,310 | +11.5% |
| 8 | California | $148,270 | $165,150 | +$16,880 | +11.4% |
| 9 | Alaska | $147,020 | $163,200 | +$16,180 | +11.0% |
| 10 | Maryland | $122,440 | $135,550 | +$13,110 | +10.7% |
| 11 | Iowa | $120,830 | $133,220 | +$12,390 | +10.3% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $123,530 | $136,030 | +$12,500 | +10.1% |
| 13 | Florida | $123,450 | $135,460 | +$12,010 | +9.7% |
| 14 | Nebraska | $122,110 | $133,340 | +$11,230 | +9.2% |
| 15 | Arkansas | $122,960 | $134,230 | +$11,270 | +9.2% |
| 16 | Michigan | $124,780 | $136,070 | +$11,290 | +9.0% |
| 17 | Nevada | $128,140 | $138,650 | +$10,510 | +8.2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | $125,290 | $135,340 | +$10,050 | +8.0% |
| 19 | Mississippi | $123,910 | $132,420 | +$8,510 | +6.9% |
| 20 | Alabama | $126,100 | $133,930 | +$7,830 | +6.2% |
| 21 | Delaware | $132,580 | $140,470 | +$7,890 | +6.0% |
| 22 | Missouri | $130,240 | $137,910 | +$7,670 | +5.9% |
| 23 | Kentucky | $125,430 | $132,750 | +$7,320 | +5.8% |
| 24 | Kansas | $127,410 | $134,350 | +$6,940 | +5.4% |
| 25 | Arizona | $131,050 | $138,080 | +$7,030 | +5.4% |
| 26 | Georgia | $125,780 | $132,400 | +$6,620 | +5.3% |
| 27 | Illinois | $129,310 | $135,880 | +$6,570 | +5.1% |
| 28 | Louisiana | $123,440 | $129,650 | +$6,210 | +5.0% |
1 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $137,610 | $136,970 | -$640 | -0.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Pharmacists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.