Pharmacist Salary in Massachusetts: $162K Median

The average Pharmacist salary in Massachusetts is $162,226 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $123,900 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $194,700 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Pharmacists in Massachusetts earn approximately 18% more than the US national median ($137,480 nationally vs $162,226 in Massachusetts). Massachusetts's cost-of-living index of 130 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — Pharmacist salaries in Massachusetts grew approximately 560.0% year-over-year, from $24,580 in 2025 to $162,226 in 2026. This reflects the broader Healthcare sector's wage growth, driven by Clinical pharmacy and Specialty drugs demand.

Top-paying Massachusetts metros for Pharmacists: Boston ($179K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Pharmacist employment relatively stable. Clinical pharmacist roles growing fastest as retail consolidates. Massachusetts's top industries include Biotech/Pharma, Higher Education, Healthcare, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.7% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Massachusetts has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $162,226, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Clinical pharmacy, Specialty drugs, MTM, Telepharmacy, PharmGenomics. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Massachusetts employers.

Given the current shortage in this specialty and my certifications, I'm looking for $X base plus shift differential and a sign-on bonus. What flexibility do you have on those line items? Beyond base, negotiate: Sign-on bonus ($10K-$30K, often $50K+ for hard-to-fill roles), Tuition reimbursement and certification stipends, Loan repayment programs (especially federal/HRSA-eligible), Shift differentials (nights +15%, weekends +10%). Walk-away anchor for Massachusetts: $147,478.