Pharmacist Salary in Oklahoma: $140,141 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Oklahoma's 27 metropolitan areas, the average median pharmacist pay sits at $140,141/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1051. Because Oklahoma sits at BEA RPP 88.9 (11% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $157,639 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Tulsa ($140,820), Oklahoma City ($138,120), Lawton ($137,540).
Oklahoma's pharmacist salaries are slightly below the national average, with a projected average median salary of $140,142 in 2026 compared to the national median of $143,489, reflecting a -2.3% difference. The highest-paying city for pharmacists is Tulsa, where salaries reach $143,397, while Sand Springs offers the lowest at $117,246, highlighting a salary gap of $26,151. This disparity often stems from cost of living differences, demand for pharmacists, and the concentration of healthcare facilities. Oklahoma's licensing requirements necessitate passing both the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination. Pharmacists in Oklahoma enjoy a broad scope of practice laws, enabling them to provide services such as immunizations and medication management, which can increase demand within metropolitan areas. With a total employment of 2,738 pharmacists and a projected annual growth rate of 1.83%, the job market is expected to maintain healthy stability. Key cities shaped by employment trends include Oklahoma City at $140,648, Lawton at $140,057, Enid at $134,100, and Broken Arrow at $130,419. Focusing career prospects in areas with higher demand may yield better salary outcomes.
Oklahoma Pharmacist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Oklahoma: $83,617 (lowest entry-level) to $173,406 (highest top earner)
Oklahoma vs National Average
Oklahoma pharmacists earn 2.33% less than the national median ($-3,348/year difference).
Oklahoma Pharmacist Salary Distribution (2026)
Pharmacist salaries in Oklahoma range from $102,797 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $164,651 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $140,141. The Oklahoma median is $3,348 below the US national median of $143,489. The average hourly rate is $67.37/hr. Approximately 2,738 pharmacists are employed across 27 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$120,213
2025 BLS Actual
$137,623
2026 Current Est.
$140,141
2019–2027 Growth
+18.7%
Salary Trajectory for Pharmacists in Oklahoma (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 1.83% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $120,213 | Actual |
| 2020 | $123,923 | Actual |
| 2021 | $127,392 | Actual |
| 2022 | $129,588 | Actual |
| 2023 | $131,811 | Actual |
| 2024 | $132,707 | Actual |
| 2025 | $137,623 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $140,141 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $142,706 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Oklahoma metropolitan area, the median pharmacist salary grew 14.5% from $120,213 (2019) to $137,623 (2025). At a 1.83% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $142,706 by 2027 — a total increase of $22,493 (18.71%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Oklahoma metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 1.83% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Oklahoma
Lowest Paying Cities in Oklahoma
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sand Springs | $117,246 |
| Ponca City | $118,512 |
| Durant | $119,423 |
| Del City | $119,941 |
| Sapulpa | $120,306 |
Best Value Cities for Pharmacists in Oklahoma
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Oklahoma cities offer the most purchasing power for pharmacists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $140,057 | 85.941 | $162,969 |
| Tulsa | $143,397 | 89.214 | $160,734 |
| Enid | $134,100 | 84.269 | $159,133 |
| Oklahoma City | $140,648 | 90.408 | $155,570 |
| Broken Arrow | $130,419 | 88.9 | $146,703 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Oklahoma
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $102,797 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $140,141 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $164,651 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Oklahoma metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 27 Cities in Oklahoma
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $143,397 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $140,648 |
| 3 | Lawton | $140,057 |
| 4 | Enid | $134,100 |
| 5 | Broken Arrow | $130,419 |
| 6 | Norman | $129,285 |
| 7 | Moore | $127,553 |
| 8 | Midwest City | $126,417 |
| 9 | Yukon | $125,986 |
| 10 | Bartlesville | $125,145 |
| 11 | Owasso | $124,353 |
| 12 | Muskogee | $124,224 |
| 13 | Stillwater | $124,088 |
| 14 | Shawnee | $123,967 |
| 15 | Edmond | $123,129 |
| 16 | Tahlequah | $122,455 |
| 17 | Bixby | $122,264 |
| 18 | Jenks | $121,802 |
| 19 | Claremore | $121,543 |
| 20 | Altus | $120,939 |
| 21 | Ardmore | $120,720 |
| 22 | Bethany | $120,718 |
| 23 | Sapulpa | $120,306 |
| 24 | Del City | $119,941 |
| 25 | Durant | $119,423 |
| 26 | Ponca City | $118,512 |
| 27 | Sand Springs | $117,246 |
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Written by Sofia Chen, PharmD
Career Analyst
Sofia Chen has 10 years of experience in community pharmacy. She specializes in medication therapy management.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 1.83% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 pharmacist compensation across Oklahoma. State averages are employment-weighted across 27 metro areas — larger metro areas with more pharmacistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.83%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for pharmacists (SOC 29-1051).
Compiled and verified by Sofia Chen, PharmD, a licensed pharmacist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov