Pharmacist Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #48 of 51 · LA
7.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $130,490 ≈ $63/hr
Median annual salary $132,410
Employment 5,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $100,920P25 $124,630 Median $132,410P75 $145,670P90 $156,740
About 80% of pharmacists in Louisiana earn between $100,920 and $156,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean pharmacist salary in Louisiana is $130,490, about 7.4% below the U.S. average ($140,920). That works out to roughly $63/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $137,970 | $136,190 | 520 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $134,680 | $134,280 | 960 |
| Alexandria, LA | $134,340 | $132,720 | 220 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $134,050 | $131,090 | 240 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $133,720 | $129,380 | 220 |
| Hammond, LA | $133,580 | $132,670 | 140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $132,130 | $129,900 | 540 |
| Monroe, LA | $131,990 | $129,790 | 280 |