DOL Median (Virginia)
$119,829
vs National
+4%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$118,996
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,829
+4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Virginia earns $119,829 in nominal terms, which is 4% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $118,996 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CRITTENDENS RX INC | $143,000 | 2 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| FF ACQUISITION LLC (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPVERVALU INC.) | $126,464 | 1 |
| FF ACQUISITION LLC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU, INC. | $126,464 | 1 |
| Baalaajee Inc d/b/a Williamson Road Pharmacy | $125,424 | 1 |
| Bayview Discount Pharmacy LLC | $124,800 | 2 |
| OPITIZ INC. | $124,800 | 4 |
| Ahold USA, Inc. | $122,604 | 1 |
| PURCELLVILLE PHARMACY LLC | $122,000 | 2 |
| COLUMBIA/HCA JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER | $118,268 | 1 |
| HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF FREDERICKSB | $118,000 | 1 |
| RAVIRAY INC. | $115,000 | 5 |
| BETTER CARE PHARMACY LLC | $114,400 | 3 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| POTOMAC HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF PRINCE WILLIAM | $110,240 | 2 |
| Strasburg Pharmacy, LLC | $108,832 | 2 |
| Buford Road Pharmacy Inc. | $104,000 | 4 |
| VSLV PHARMACY, INC. | $104,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Virginia?
The median Pharmacists salary in Virginia is $119,829 based on 282 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Virginia earns 4% more than the national median of $115,211, or $118,996 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.