Pharmacists Salary in Massachusetts

Pharmacists in Massachusetts earn the most in Pittsfield (average $144,550 a year) and the least in Worcester ($129,160), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $138,660 and the median at $138,170 for 7,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

Pharmacists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Pittsfield$144,550
Barnstable$144,360
Boston$141,510
Springfield$132,910
Amherst$132,550
Worcester$129,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsfield	$144,550	$137,910	$131,340	$103,158	95
Barnstable	$144,360	$150,850	$135,740	$103,038	98
Boston	$141,510	$139,660	$134,840	$101,233	108
Springfield	$132,910	$138,230	$129,270	$95,784	96
Amherst	$132,550	$140,650	$131,930	$95,556	100
Worcester	$129,160	$132,930	$129,480	$93,409	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pharmacists salary in other states

Pharmacists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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