Pharmacists salary
in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $111,660–$136,190
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #267 of 288
Pharmacists in the East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $130,850 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,910 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $133,390. It ranks #267 of 288 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacists pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $137,590 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $134,220 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $133,270 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $132,490 |
| Knoxville, TN | $132,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $132,240 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $130,280 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $129,490 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacists salary in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $130,850 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $111,660 and $136,190. The 10th percentile is $96,270 and the 90th is $156,610.
Is East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Pharmacists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,910 and 2% below the TN statewide median of $133,390. It ranks #267 of 288 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacists make an hour in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $62.91 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $130,850 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $53.68–$65.48 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.