Pharmacist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for pharmacists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $125,622 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $167,310 | $125,622 | $10,469 | 560 |
| Washington | $160,610 | $118,815 | $9,901 | 7,350 |
| South Dakota | $146,790 | $111,597 | $9,300 | 1,280 |
| California | $164,610 | $109,467 | $9,122 | 34,030 |
| New Hampshire | $143,020 | $109,020 | $9,085 | 1,130 |
| Nevada | $140,030 | $106,977 | $8,915 | 2,500 |
| Wyoming | $139,550 | $106,648 | $8,887 | 510 |
| Texas | $138,260 | $105,767 | $8,814 | 24,700 |
| Florida | $135,970 | $104,202 | $8,683 | 21,540 |
| Tennessee | $133,390 | $102,438 | $8,537 | 8,250 |
| Virginia | $144,060 | $102,262 | $8,522 | 7,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $138,160 | $101,457 | $8,455 | 14,090 |
| Ohio | $137,020 | $101,055 | $8,421 | 12,790 |
| North Carolina | $138,860 | $101,029 | $8,419 | 11,430 |
| New York | $142,090 | $99,999 | $8,333 | 19,760 |
| Michigan | $137,860 | $99,885 | $8,324 | 8,780 |
| Illinois | $139,080 | $99,588 | $8,299 | 12,070 |
| Georgia | $137,120 | $98,894 | $8,241 | 10,530 |
| Massachusetts | $138,170 | $98,481 | $8,207 | 7,230 |
| New Jersey | $137,620 | $97,317 | $8,110 | 9,420 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.