Pharmacists Salary in New Jersey

Pharmacists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $137,980 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($127,160), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $141,350 and the median at $137,620 for 9,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

Pharmacists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$137,980
Vineland$132,950
Atlantic City$127,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$137,980	$138,910	$126,610	$98,976	103
Vineland	$132,950	$134,050	$124,260	$95,858	96
Atlantic City	$127,160	$134,890	$124,530	$92,270	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pharmacists salary in other states

Pharmacists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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