Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,180 | $143,112 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $61.62 | $68.80 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $125,298.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Pharmacist in Rhode Island is $128,180, or about $61.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Pharmacists is $143,112. Rhode Island is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level pharmacists in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,510 pharmacist jobs on record and a median salary of $128,180, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.