Pharmacist Salary in Baltimore, MD
Pharmacists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area earn a median $138,110 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $99,372 take-home, or $8,281 a month.
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- Federal income tax$21,880
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,563
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,003
- Maryland income tax$6,292
- Take-home pay$99,372
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.25% state
Living in Baltimore City? City residents also pay Baltimore City’s city income tax — about $4,210 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $95,162 ($7,930 a month). Choose “Baltimore City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Pharmacist pay by experience in Baltimore, MD
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $114,080 | $54.85 | $84,011 | $7,001 |
| 25th percentile | $130,320 | $62.65 | $94,454 | $7,871 |
| Median (50th) | $138,110 | $66.40 | $99,372 | $8,281 |
| 75th percentile | $154,640 | $74.35 | $109,803 | $9,150 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,010 | $80.77 | $118,211 | $9,851 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Maryland resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $138,110 buys in Baltimore, MD
Prices in Baltimore, MD are 4.5% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.18× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pharmacist's $99,372 take-home pay has the buying power of $95,105 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Pharmacist jobs are about as common in Baltimore, MD as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.97).
Best-paying cities for pharmacists, adjusted for cost of living
Baltimore, MD ranks #25 of 29 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte, NC | $150,580 | $108,688 | $111,649 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $140,690 | $104,341 | $111,092 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $162,870 | $122,588 | $110,307 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $137,590 | $105,309 | $109,312 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $139,460 | $100,970 | $109,106 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $140,200 | $104,020 | $109,069 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $140,470 | $107,277 | $108,768 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $157,890 | $112,945 | $106,772 |
| 25 | Baltimore, MD | $138,110 | $99,372 | $95,105 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 29 metros →
About the job: pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.2% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Baltimore, MD?
The median pharmacist salary in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $138,110 a year, or about $66.40 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $130,320 and $154,640.
What is a pharmacist’s take-home pay in Baltimore, MD?
On the median $138,110 salary, a single filer living in Maryland takes home about $99,372 a year ($8,281 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,292 in Maryland taxes in 2026.
Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a pharmacist?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $140,910. Local prices are 4.5% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $95,105 would in a typical U.S. city. Baltimore, MD ranks #25 of 29 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Baltimore, MD?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Baltimore, MD is $1,511 a month ($1,857 for two bedrooms) — 18% of a median pharmacist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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