Pharmacists Salary in Tennessee (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 8,250 employed

Annual Mean

$131,270

$63.11/hr

Annual Median

$133,390

$64.13/hr

Bottom 10%

$88,700

$42.64/hr

Top 10%

$164,430

$79.06/hr

Location vs National Average

Tennessee

$131,270

Difference

-6.8% vs US avg

US National

$140,920

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$88,700	$42.64/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$123,820	$59.53/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$133,390	$64.13/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$153,380	$73.74/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$164,430	$79.06/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$89K

25th

$124K

Median

$133K

75th

$153K

90th

$164K

Tennessee has a moderate number of Pharmacists positions (approximately 8,250), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Tennessee, Pharmacists salaries range from $88,700 at the 10th percentile to $164,430 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $75,730 (57% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Tennessee

Metro areas with highest Pharmacists wages

Clarksville, TN-KY

$134,460

per year

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA

How Pharmacists Compares in Tennessee

The average Pharmacists salary of $131,270 in Tennessee ranks below the national average of $140,920. There are approximately 8,250 Pharmacistss employed in Tennessee.