Pharmacist Salary in Vermont
Based on 530+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$136,270
$65.51/hr
vs National Average
$142,891
-4.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$118K – $164K
530 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Pharmacist in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $117,860 |
| 25th percentile | $128,340 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,270 |
| 75th percentile | $162,110 |
| 90th percentile | $164,370 |
Top-Paying Industries for Pharmacist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Pharmacists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Pharmacists in Vermont tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $156,600 | 122K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $156,490 | 470 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $153,650 | 10K |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $150,350 | — |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $144,820 | 5K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Pharmacist in Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,320 |
| 2023 | $138,720 |
| 2024 | $134,780 |
| 2025 | $136,270 |
| 2026 (projected) | $137,776 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,320 | $132,955 |
| 2023 | $138,720 | $136,337 |
| 2024 | $134,780 | $138,804 |
| 2025 | $136,270 | $142,891 |
| 2026 (projected) | $137,776 | $144,471 |
Pharmacist Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $128,340 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $136,270 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $162,110 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $164,370 |
Pharmacist Salary in Other States
Related Pharmacist Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Pharmacist ($136,270 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pharmacist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon in VT | $438,530 | +221.8% | $210.83/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in VT | $434,780 | +219.1% | $209.03/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in VT | $430,820 | +216.2% | $207.13/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VT | $418,760 | +207.3% | $201.33/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VT | $302,770 | +122.2% | $145.56/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in VT | $283,060 | +107.7% | $136.09/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VT | $239,340 | +75.6% | $115.07/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in VT | $228,670 | +67.8% | $109.94/hr |
| Pediatrician in VT | $215,350 | +58.0% | $103.53/hr |
| Dentist in VT | $204,960 | +50.4% | $98.54/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VT | $151,030 | +10.8% | $72.61/hr |
| Physician Assistant in VT | $150,490 | +10.4% | $72.35/hr |