Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Pharmacist's pay go, state by state?
A Pharmacist's pay leaves the most room in Oregon — about $10,046/mo take-home against $1,431/mo typical rent — and the least in New Jersey.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $10,046/mo | $1,431/mo | 14% |
| Alaska | $9,927/mo | $1,361/mo | 14% |
| Minnesota | $9,761/mo | $1,230/mo | 13% |
| California | $10,462/mo | $1,969/mo | 19% |
| Washington | $9,978/mo | $1,641/mo | 16% |
| Wisconsin | $9,076/mo | $1,033/mo | 11% |
| South Dakota | $8,808/mo | $910/mo | 10% |
| North Dakota | $8,754/mo | $911/mo | 10% |
| Vermont | $9,017/mo | $1,207/mo | 13% |
| Indiana | $8,770/mo | $1,022/mo | 12% |
| Missouri | $8,739/mo | $997/mo | 11% |
| New Hampshire | $9,166/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| New Mexico | $8,768/mo | $1,034/mo | 12% |
| Colorado | $9,376/mo | $1,659/mo | 18% |
| Maine | $8,803/mo | $1,104/mo | 13% |
| Wyoming | $8,670/mo | $979/mo | 11% |
| Michigan | $8,753/mo | $1,072/mo | 12% |
| Kentucky | $8,573/mo | $918/mo | 11% |
| North Carolina | $8,799/mo | $1,147/mo | 13% |
| Arkansas | $8,548/mo | $903/mo | 11% |
| Montana | $8,676/mo | $1,031/mo | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,817/mo | $1,176/mo | 13% |
| Ohio | $8,626/mo | $986/mo | 11% |
| Kansas | $8,640/mo | $1,025/mo | 12% |
| South Carolina | $8,745/mo | $1,131/mo | 13% |
| West Virginia | $8,460/mo | $848/mo | 10% |
| Alabama | $8,572/mo | $967/mo | 11% |
| Iowa | $8,508/mo | $932/mo | 11% |
| Nebraska | $8,581/mo | $1,017/mo | 12% |
| Utah | $8,951/mo | $1,396/mo | 16% |
| Oklahoma | $8,518/mo | $970/mo | 11% |
| Mississippi | $8,475/mo | $933/mo | 11% |
| Illinois | $8,783/mo | $1,246/mo | 14% |
| Delaware | $8,856/mo | $1,321/mo | 15% |
| Idaho | $8,683/mo | $1,163/mo | 13% |
| Arizona | $8,902/mo | $1,419/mo | 16% |
| Texas | $8,767/mo | $1,328/mo | 15% |
| Virginia | $8,941/mo | $1,547/mo | 17% |
| Connecticut | $8,856/mo | $1,483/mo | 17% |
| Tennessee | $8,483/mo | $1,111/mo | 13% |
| Louisiana | $8,327/mo | $1,028/mo | 12% |
| Nevada | $8,721/mo | $1,478/mo | 17% |
| Georgia | $8,544/mo | $1,320/mo | 15% |
| District of Columbia | $9,121/mo | $1,900/mo | 21% |
| Florida | $8,743/mo | $1,542/mo | 18% |
| New York | $8,733/mo | $1,621/mo | 19% |
| Massachusetts | $8,788/mo | $1,716/mo | 20% |
| Hawaii | $8,936/mo | $1,927/mo | 22% |
| Maryland | $8,671/mo | $1,683/mo | 19% |
| Rhode Island | $8,215/mo | $1,289/mo | 16% |
| New Jersey | $8,527/mo | $1,656/mo | 19% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.