Oklahoma · SOC 29-1051

Pharmacists in Oklahoma

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Oklahoma; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$135,140

per year in this state

4% below

National Median

$140,910

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$64.97/hr

median hourly

Employment

3,610

jobs in OK

Salary Range in Oklahoma

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$100,320
25th$128,700
Median$135,140
75th$152,370
90th$162,070

What This Means for Pharmacists in Oklahoma

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Oklahoma ranks #45 of 54 states and territories for Pharmacists pay, the bottom 18% nationally. Pharmacists working in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $135,140, which is 4% below the national median of $140,910. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $100,320 at the 10th percentile to $162,070 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Pharmacists labor market inside Oklahoma using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $135,140 ($64.97/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 3,610 workers in this SOC code (29-1051). Relative to the national median of $140,910, the state estimate is 4% below. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Oklahoma, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $100,320, the 25th earns $128,700, the 75th reaches $152,370, and the 90th hits $162,070. The upper boundary is roughly 1.6× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Oklahoma where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Other states with similar Pharmacists pay or employment

Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Oklahoma. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.

Similar median pay

Nearest state medians ($135,140 here).

Similar employment scale

Nearest headcount peers (3,610 jobs here; floor 1,000).

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 29-1051. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.

Related federal data for Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Pharmacists make in Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Pharmacists in Oklahoma is $135,140 (4% below national avg). Pay ranges from $100,320 (10th percentile) to $162,070 (90th percentile).
How many Pharmacists work in Oklahoma?
There are approximately 3,610 Pharmacists employed in Oklahoma, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Pharmacists in Oklahoma?
The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Oklahoma is $64.97/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Oklahoma.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Oklahoma figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.