Pharmacists Salary in Louisiana (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 5,610 employed

Annual Mean

$130,490

$62.73/hr

Annual Median

$132,410

$63.66/hr

Bottom 10%

$100,920

$48.52/hr

Top 10%

$156,740

$75.36/hr

Location vs National Average

Louisiana

$130,490

Difference

-7.4% vs US avg

US National

$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$100,920	$48.52/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$124,630	$59.92/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$132,410	$63.66/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$145,670	$70.03/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$156,740	$75.36/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$101K

25th

$125K

Median

$132K

75th

$146K

90th

$157K

Louisiana has a moderate number of Pharmacists positions (approximately 5,610), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Louisiana, Pharmacists salaries range from $100,920 at the 10th percentile to $156,740 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $55,820 (42% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Louisiana

Metro areas with highest Pharmacists wages

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

$131,090

per year

Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

How Pharmacists Compares in Louisiana

The average Pharmacists salary of $130,490 in Louisiana ranks below the national average of $140,920. There are approximately 5,610 Pharmacistss employed in Louisiana.