Pharmacists salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $113,100–$140,240
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #272 of 288
Pharmacists in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $130,560 a year, based on BLS estimates for 450 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,910 and 4% below the KY statewide median of $136,530. It ranks #272 of 288 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacists pay in other KY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $143,920 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $136,530 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $134,040 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $133,080 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $132,280 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacists salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $130,560 a year (May 2025). Half of the 450 jobs pay between $113,100 and $140,240. The 10th percentile is $70,690 and the 90th is $160,880.
Is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Pharmacists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,910 and 4% below the KY statewide median of $136,530. It ranks #272 of 288 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacists make an hour in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $62.77 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $130,560 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $54.38–$67.42 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).
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.