Pharmacists salary
in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Middle 50%
- $135,120–$161,440
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #48 of 288
Pharmacists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $151,050 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,220 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 5% above the IN statewide median of $144,290. It ranks #48 of 288 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Indianapolis
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Rx Services | $141,440 | 7 |
Pharmacists pay in other IN metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $152,530 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $144,510 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $144,290 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $144,030 |
| Evansville, IN | $143,650 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $133,470 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $122,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacists salary in Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $151,050 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,220 jobs pay between $135,120 and $161,440. The 10th percentile is $111,950 and the 90th is $170,110.
Is Indianapolis a high-paying metro for Pharmacists?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 5% above the IN statewide median of $144,290. It ranks #48 of 288 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacists make an hour in Indianapolis?
About $72.62 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $151,050 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $64.96–$77.62 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Pharmacists the most in Indianapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were CVS Rx Services ($141,440). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.