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Pharmacists Salary Guide for Louisiana

pharmacists working in Louisiana earn an average of $121,090.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
5,010
Annual Mean Salary
$121,090.00
Hourly Rate
$58.21
Estimated Monthly*
$9,313.60
*Based on 40-hour work week

Louisiana vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Louisiana's pharmacists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Louisiana offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

Louisiana shows a downward salary trend for pharmacists, falling below the national average. This suggests challenges in the local job market for professionals in the field.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for pharmacists can vary significantly within Louisiana. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Monroe

Annual Mean Salary
$133,100.00
Hourly Rate
$63.99
Employment
220 professionals
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Shreveport-Bossier City

Annual Mean Salary
$127,790.00
Hourly Rate
$61.44
Employment
510 professionals
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Baton Rouge

Annual Mean Salary
$127,780.00
Hourly Rate
$61.43
Employment
880 professionals
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Lake Charles

Annual Mean Salary
$123,100.00
Hourly Rate
$59.19
Employment
150 professionals
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Hammond

Annual Mean Salary
$122,340.00
Hourly Rate
$58.82
Employment
110 professionals
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Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$121,120.00
Hourly Rate
$58.23
Employment
220 professionals
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Houma-Thibodaux

Annual Mean Salary
$120,430.00
Hourly Rate
$57.90
Employment
200 professionals
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Lafayette

Annual Mean Salary
$120,270.00
Hourly Rate
$57.82
Employment
530 professionals
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Alexandria

Annual Mean Salary
$119,600.00
Hourly Rate
$57.50
Employment
180 professionals
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Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$119,420.00
Hourly Rate
$57.41
Employment
190 professionals
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Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$116,310.00
Hourly Rate
$55.92
Employment
220 professionals
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New Orleans-Metairie

Annual Mean Salary
$114,590.00
Hourly Rate
$55.09
Employment
1,540 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.