Pharmacists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,440 or more. The middle half of pharmacists in Columbus earn between $124,320 and $153,770.
- $107K10th
- $124K25th
- $133KMedian
- $154K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $136,760 | $11,397 | $65.75 |
| Median | $132,790 | $11,066 | $63.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $124,320 | $10,360 | $59.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $153,770 | $12,814 | $73.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pharmacists in Columbus earn about the same as the Georgia average ($136,660) and about the same as the U.S. average ($140,920). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $140,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $136,760 | $132,790 | $106,880 | $173,440 | 300 |
| Georgia | $136,660 | $137,120 | $100,950 | $170,110 | 10,530 |
| United States | $140,920 | $140,910 | $99,290 | $174,230 | 321,970 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $136,760, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $98,666 a year, or $8,222 a month and $3,795 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $99,221 | $8,268 |
| Working in GA | $98,666 | $8,222 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for pharmacists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $136,760 buys what about $153,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($139,250).
- Atlanta$139,250
- Rome$137,670
- Columbus$136,760
- Brunswick$135,950
- Gainesville$135,450
- Macon$135,380
- Warner Robins$135,360
- Hinesville$134,620
- Dalton$133,940
- Savannah$133,370
Highest-paying cities for pharmacists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($190,370).
- San Jose, CA$190,370
- Napa, CA$186,750
- San Francisco, CA$184,540
- Florence, SC$184,250
- Santa Rosa, CA$175,910
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Pharmacists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do pharmacists make an hour in Columbus?
$65.75 an hour on average, and $63.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $124,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $98,666 a year ($8,222 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $136,760.
Do pharmacists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($140,920).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1051; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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