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Pharmacist Salary in Buffalo, NY
A mid-level Pharmacist in Buffalo, NY earns a median $137,900, ranging $123,620 (P25) to $176,560 (P90).
Pharmacist salary percentiles in Buffalo, NY
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $123,620 |
| Median (50th) | $137,900 |
| 75th percentile | $160,410 |
| 90th percentile | $176,560 |
| Mean | $136,570 |
H-1B prevailing wage
In Buffalo, NY, across 5 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $107,107 (DOL OFLC records).
Job outlook
Nationally, Pharmacists is projected to grow +2.6% with ~13,400 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Pharmacist bands for Buffalo, NY draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this pharmacist salary data for Buffalo, NY come from?
Every percentile for pharmacist roles in Buffalo, NY is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Buffalo, NY pharmacist salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Buffalo, NY figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Buffalo, NY?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for pharmacist roles in the Buffalo, NY metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Buffalo, NY data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the pharmacist figures for Buffalo, NY refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.