How much does a Pharmacist make in Alaska?

The average Pharmacist salary in Alaska is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $105,589 annually ($8,799/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Alaska?

On a $138,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $105,589/year or $8,799/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Pharmacist salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Pharmacist — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pharmacist Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Pharmacist in Alaska earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $105,589/year ($8,799/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$105,589
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,799
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,061
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$51/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.49%

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Pharmacist Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$118,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$168,000

/year

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Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Alaska's pharmacist market is anchored by AK hospital pharmacy (Providence Alaska Medical Center + Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su Regional + Bartlett Regional + Fairbanks Memorial + the substantial AK rural + Alaska Bush community health center pharmacy including Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel + Norton Sound Health Corporation Nome), AK retail pharmacy cluster (Carrs-Safeway pharmacy Albertsons + Fred Meyer pharmacy Kroger + Walmart + Walgreens + Costco + Sam's Club + Three Bears + the substantial AK retail pharmacy + the substantial post-2020 AK rural pharmacy demand), specialty + infusion pharmacy (the substantial post-2020 AK specialty pharmacy growth + Optum + AmerisourceBergen), Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + Indian Health Service IHS pharmacy + the substantial AN/AI pharmacy, plus AK has NO in-state PharmD-granting institution (closest: Washington State U Spokane WSU + Idaho State U + the substantial AK PharmD pipeline via WICHE compact to mainland) + the substantial federal pharmacy (JBER + Eielson + VA Alaska + Tripler cross-Pacific).

Sr Health-System / Clinical Pharmacist

$125,000–$185,000+ bonus

PGY-1 + PGY-2 clinical at Providence + ANMC + Alaska Regional · BCPS

Sr Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)

$135,000–$195,000+ bonus

Onc rx at Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional · oncology services

Sr Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP)

$132,000–$190,000+ bonus

ICU rx at Providence + ANMC + Alaska Regional · critical care rounds

Sr Retail Pharmacist (Carrs-Safeway / Fred Meyer / Walgreens)

$125,000–$162,000+ bonus

Retail at Carrs-Safeway + Fred Meyer + Walgreens + Walmart + Costco AK

Sr Specialty / Infusion Pharmacist

$132,000–$192,000+ bonus

Specialty rx at Optum + AmerisourceBergen + post-2020 AK specialty

Sr Pharmacy Manager / Director

$140,000–$215,000+ bonus

Pharm mgr at Providence + ANMC + Alaska Regional + retail district · AK BoP

Sr Tribal Health Pharmacist (ANTHC / IHS)

$125,000–$185,000+ bonus

ANTHC + IHS + ANMC + Yukon-Kuskokwim + Norton Sound · tribal health

Sr Federal Pharmacist (VA Alaska / JBER / Tripler)

$125,000–$185,000+ bonus

VA Alaska + JBER + Eielson + Tripler cross-Pacific · federal GS / VA

Mid-Level Pharmacist (3-6 yrs)

$118,000–$148,000+ bonus

Functional pharm at AK major employers · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PharmD

$118,000–$135,000+ bonus

AK new grad · WICHE WSU Spokane + ISU PharmD · entry hospital + retail

Worth knowing: Providence Alaska + Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC pharmacy + AK rural + Alaska Bush community health center pharmacy + AK NO in-state PharmD tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state largest community + AN/AI tribal health + rural Bush + no in-state PharmD pharmacy cluster and a feature most national pharmacist surveys understate for AK. Providence Alaska Medical Center hospital pharmacy (the substantial Providence Alaska as the largest AK hospital + the substantial Providence post-2024 substantial growth). Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + ANTHC pharmacy (the substantial ANMC as the IHS + ANTHC + Southcentral Foundation joint venture + the substantial AN/AI healthcare pharmacy + the substantial post-2024 ANMC substantial growth + the substantial post-2024 ANTHC pharmacy expansion). AK rural + Alaska Bush community health center pharmacy (Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel + Norton Sound Health Corporation Nome + Maniilaq Association Kotzebue + Eastern Aleutian Tribes + the substantial AK rural + Alaska Bush community pharmacy). AK retail pharmacy (Carrs-Safeway Albertsons + Fred Meyer Kroger + Walmart + Walgreens + Costco + Sam's Club + Three Bears AK + the substantial AK retail). specialty + infusion pharmacy + IHS pharmacy. AK has NO in-state PharmD-granting institution (closest: Washington State U Spokane WSU + Idaho State U + WICHE compact to mainland). AK is NOT a RxP state — AK psychologists do NOT have prescribing authority. AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK pharmacist proposition.