Pharmacists Salary in Kentucky (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 5,030 employed

Annual Mean

$136,480

$65.62/hr

Annual Median

$136,530

$65.64/hr

Bottom 10%

$84,280

$40.52/hr

Top 10%

$168,940

$81.22/hr

Location vs National Average

Kentucky

$136,480

Difference

-3.2% vs US avg

US National

$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$84,280	$40.52/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$128,970	$62.01/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$136,530	$65.64/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$158,280	$76.10/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$168,940	$81.22/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$84K

25th

$129K

Median

$137K

75th

$158K

90th

$169K

Kentucky has a moderate number of Pharmacists positions (approximately 5,030), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Kentucky, Pharmacists salaries range from $84,280 at the 10th percentile to $168,940 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $84,660 (62% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas with highest Pharmacists wages

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Lexington-Fayette, KY

How Pharmacists Compares in Kentucky

The average Pharmacists salary of $136,480 in Kentucky ranks below the national average of $140,920. There are approximately 5,030 Pharmacistss employed in Kentucky.