DOL Median (Kentucky)
$119,600
vs National
+3.8%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$128,741
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,600
+3.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Kentucky earns $119,600 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $128,741 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| KentuckyOne Health, Inc. | $129,834 | 2 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| DIXIE PHARMACY-2, LLC | $116,480 | 1 |
| PCA CORRECTIONS, LLC | $114,866 | 3 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| Humana Pharmacy, Inc. | $112,000 | 4 |
| SSII PHARMA LLC | $108,160 | 2 |
| KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I | $106,777 | 69 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. | $96,595 | 7 |
| University of Kentucky | $96,384 | 1 |
| HWAREH.COM, INC. | $90,000 | 2 |
| HEALTHWAREHOUSE.COM, INC. | $85,000 | 1 |
| KENTUCKY HOSPITAL LLC | $83,928 | 2 |
| AP PHARMACY LLC | $48,464 | 2 |
| Etown Pharmacy, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| SSII PHARMA LLC DBA LIFECARE PHARMACY | N/A | 1 |
| DIRECT MEDS OF KENTUCKY INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Kentucky?
The median Pharmacists salary in Kentucky is $119,600 based on 73 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Kentucky earns 3.8% more than the national median of $115,211, or $128,741 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.