How much does a Pharmacist make in Oregon?

The average Pharmacist salary in Oregon is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $94,813 annually ($7,901/month).

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

On a $138,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $94,813/year or $7,901/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $10,776. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Pharmacist salary?

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

How do Oregon taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $10,776. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.3%.

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 Oregon 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 Oregon (2026)

The average Pharmacist in Oregon earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $94,813/year ($7,901/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$94,813
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,901
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,647
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$46/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$10,776
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.29%

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Pharmacist Salary Ranges in Oregon

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

Oregon's pharmacist market is anchored by OHSU pharmacy services Portland (academic medical center pharmacy with substantial inpatient + outpatient + specialty pharmacy operations), Providence Health Oregon pharmacy (Providence Portland + St. Vincent + 8 OR hospitals), Legacy Health pharmacy Portland, Kaiser Permanente Northwest pharmacy (integrated payer-provider), PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Eugene pharmacy, plus Walgreens + CVS + Rite Aid (Camp Hill PA HQ but substantial OR presence) + Fred Meyer pharmacy networks, with OHSU School of Pharmacy (only OR PharmD-granting institution) academic training.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Hospital)

$140,000–$180,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser ICU + ED + oncology clinical pharmacy specialty

Senior Specialty Pharmacist

$130,000–$170,000

OHSU Knight Cancer specialty pharmacy · oncology + transplant + HIV + REMS specialty

Senior Pharmacy Manager (Hospital)

$145,000–$195,000

Hospital pharmacy operations leadership · OR health system inpatient pharmacy

Senior Pharmacy Informatics

$130,000–$190,000

Epic Willow + Cerner pharmacy informatics · OR health system pharmacy IT

Senior Retail Pharmacist (Walgreens / CVS / Fred Meyer)

$118,000–$148,000

Retail pharmacy manager · Fred Meyer + Bi-Mart regional · senior retail band

Senior Ambulatory Care / MTM

$125,000–$165,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy ambulatory pharmacy · MTM + anticoagulation + diabetes clinics

Senior Compounding / IV Pharmacy

$118,000–$155,000

OR hospital + 503A + 503B compounding · sterile + non-sterile · USP 797/800 specialty

Mid-Career Pharmacist (3-7 yrs)

$112,000–$140,000

Functional staff pharmacist at OR health system · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PharmD (0-2 yrs)

$105,000–$128,000

OHSU School of Pharmacy + OSU College of Pharmacy PharmD pipeline · entry band

PGY-1 / PGY-2 Residency

$52,000–$62,000

OHSU + Providence + Legacy + Kaiser pharmacy residencies · pre-clinical specialty path

Worth knowing: OHSU College of Pharmacy is one of two OR PharmD-granting institutions and a feature most national pharmacist-career surveys understate for OR. OHSU College of Pharmacy (a joint program with Oregon State University since 1979, with first-year students at OSU Corvallis + clinical years at OHSU Portland, ~85 PharmD students per class) is the only AVMA-accredited PharmD program in Oregon. OHSU Knight Cancer Institute pharmacy operates substantial specialty oncology pharmacy supporting Knight Cancer's clinical trial + immuno-oncology + targeted therapy practice — Knight Cancer specialty pharmacy is among the most sophisticated US academic medical center oncology pharmacy programs. Kaiser Permanente Northwest operates the country's integrated-payer-provider pharmacy model — Kaiser members fill prescriptions at Kaiser pharmacies within the integrated KP NW system, supporting substantial in-house ambulatory + MTM pharmacist practice. Providence Health (the country's 3rd-largest non-profit health system, HQ Renton WA but Providence Portland + St. Vincent + 8 OR hospitals) anchors OR Catholic health system pharmacy. Fred Meyer Pharmacy (~60 OR locations, Kroger-owned regional grocery + pharmacy chain) operates substantial OR retail pharmacy. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches senior clinical + specialty pharmacist comp at $175K+ TC — Portland-metro residents face additional Multnomah PFA + Metro SHS pushing combined Portland-resident top to 13.9%+ at $250K+.