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Pharmacist Salary in Las Vegas

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$149,396/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $124,539 – $179,214

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Pharmacists in Las Vegas

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $149K nets about $105K/yr β€” roughly $71K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Pharmacist reaches about $191K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Pharmacists in Las Vegas typically earn $125K–$179K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $149K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $211K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Pharmacist Salary Analysis β€” Las Vegas

Pharmacists in Las Vegas earn a median salary of $149K, which is 20% above the national median of $125K. Strong regional demand for pharmacists contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Las Vegas.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Las Vegas's cost of living is at the US average. Your $149K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $149K in a city with average US living costs.

$149K
Nominal salary
0%
CoL vs US avg
$149K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Las Vegas

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$105,685

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$124,539

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$149,396

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$179,214

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$211,186

Staff / principal / lead

+2%
vs US avg
+4%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 19, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$149K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’25%
Take-home$113K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$113K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$59K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
30/100
High Risk
Job demand growth+4%
Automation riskModerate

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $149K a good salary for Pharmacist in Las Vegas?

Based on BLS data for 149,396 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $106KΒ·Median: $149KΒ·Top 10%: $211K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $149K for Pharmacists in Las Vegas

+35%
Occupation skill premium
Pharmacists earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Pharmacist Salary by Experience Level in Las Vegas

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$104,577$8,715$50
Junior22 yrs$128,481$10,707$62
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$142,424$11,869$68
Senior66 yrs$157,762$13,147$76
Staff1010 yrs$191,227$15,936$92
Principal1414 yrs$219,911$18,326$106
Distinguished1818 yrs$227,082$18,924$109

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Pharmacist

Estimated premium above the Las Vegas median based on market demand

Drug Therapy+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Patient Counselling+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Compounding+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Pharmacokinetics+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Clinical Review+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$30K/yr
Highest single skill
Drug Therapy +4%
Drug Therapy+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Patient Counselling+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Compounding+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Pharmacokinetics+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Clinical Review+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Pharmacist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

F30/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+4%/yr
AI Displacement Risk38% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
High Risk: High automation exposure and slow demand growth. Significant pivot risk by 2030.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookDecline
-2%
Growth 2022–2032
-6K
New jobs projected
$154K
In 2 yrs
$161K
In 5 yrs
$173K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Pharmacist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$190K–$204K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$149,396
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$11,205
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$3,735
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$32,867
Total Comp (mid)
$197,203

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Pharmacists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Pharmacist Salaries by City

How Las Vegas, NV stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Las Vegas, NV (current)$149,396$179,214++2%
New York, NY$210,891$252,983++44%
San Francisco, CA$250,175$300,107++71%
Seattle, WA$206,541$247,765++41%
Austin, TX$167,308$200,701++14%
Boston, MA$200,611$240,651++37%
Chicago, IL$173,574$208,218++18%
Los Angeles, CA$205,218$246,178++40%
Denver, CO$163,176$195,744++11%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The median Pharmacist salary in Las Vegas, NV is $149K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $179K+ per year.

What is a good Pharmacist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The 75th percentile ($179K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($149K) is above-average for this role in Las Vegas, NV.

How much does a Pharmacist earn per hour in Las Vegas, NV?

Based on the median annual salary of $149K, a Pharmacist in Las Vegas, NV earns approximately $72/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$86/hr.

Is Las Vegas, NV a good market for Pharmacists?

Las Vegas, NV pays 2% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Pharmacists is growing 4% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Pharmacist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($179K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Las Vegas figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Las Vegas, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Pharmacist Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+1%/yr
2019
$128K
2020
$129K
0%
2021
$133K
+3%
2022
$133K
0%
2023
$133K
0%
2024
$135K
+1%
2019 median
$128K
2024 median
$135K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$126K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Pharmacist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$82K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$123K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$149K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$179K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$176K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$344K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Las Vegas benchmarks
$149K
Market median
$179K
P75 target
$211K
Top 10%

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Pharmacist in Las Vegas β€” Distribution
P10
$106K
P25
$125K
P50
$149K
P75
$179K
P90
$211K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 19, 2026

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