Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, pharmacy graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $158,535, while the bottom 20% make closer to $43,994. The median grad salary is $83,514.
Pharmacy graduate salaries over time
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for pharmacy graduates
The highest paying career for pharmacy graduates is pharmacist, with top salaries averaging around $125,510.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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