The median Pharmacist salary is $68.00 per hour, or $141,440 per year, based on 14,869 job postings across 103 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$68.00
Median hourly
$141,440
Annual salary
$62-$80
Pay range
103
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Pharmacist earns $68.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $66.50 and $72.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: San Francisco, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Carmichael, CALIFORNIA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $68.00/hr
Prior period: $68.00/hr
Job openings
-18.2%
3,393 recent postings
Previous period: 4,150 postings
Daily pay signal
$68.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Pharmacist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $68.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$62.00
$128,960/yr
Median
$68.00
$141,440/yr
Top earners
$79.50
$165,360/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $68.00/hr | 3,188 |
Mar 2026 | $68.00/hr | 4,355 |
Feb 2026 | $68.00/hr | 1,576 |
Jan 2026 | $68.00/hr | 1,828 |
Dec 2025 | $68.00/hr | 2,535 |
Nov 2025 | $68.00/hr | 1,387 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
196 postings · 25 companies
$68.00
$68-$70
38 postings · 16 companies
$82.10
$75-$88
462 postings · 72 companies
$72.00
$68-$77
77 postings · 7 companies
$67.50
$67-$68
1,407 postings · 239 companies
$74.00
$73-$86
431 postings · 55 companies
$72.00
$69-$75
140 postings · 17 companies
$68.00
$68-$72
70 postings · 8 companies
$67.50
$68-$68
5 postings · 4 companies
$72.50
$70-$73
910 postings · 113 companies
$68.00
$64-$68
310 postings · 37 companies
$68.00
$66-$68
33 postings · 16 companies
$68.00
$68-$80
51 postings · 13 companies
$69.50
$68-$72
501 postings · 68 companies
$67.50
$63-$69
367 postings · 22 companies
$68.00
$67-$68
91 postings · 28 companies
$72.40
$67-$80
76 postings · 18 companies
$68.00
$64-$73
200 postings · 30 companies
$66.50
$64-$70
145 postings · 28 companies
$68.00
$64-$68
45 postings · 4 companies
$72.00
$70-$72
179 postings · 29 companies
$68.00
$68-$71
393 postings · 74 companies
$68.00
$64-$68
159 postings · 19 companies
$67.00
$64-$68
359 postings · 44 companies
$74.00
$65-$77
65 postings · 9 companies
$66.00
$66-$67
239 postings · 21 companies
$67.50
$64-$68
55 postings · 15 companies
$68.00
$61-$70
92 postings · 27 companies
$68.00
$66-$82
108 postings · 30 companies
$67.50
$64-$68
33 postings · 6 companies
$68.00
$68-$68
455 postings · 73 companies
$67.50
$64-$68
102 postings · 26 companies
$72.50
$64-$73
826 postings · 157 companies
$68.00
$68-$72
761 postings · 51 companies
$68.00
$68-$70
18 postings · 11 companies
$70.00
$66-$73
460 postings · 63 companies
$67.50
$66-$68
173 postings · 21 companies
$76.40
$67-$77
136 postings · 47 companies
$86.50
$77-$93
331 postings · 76 companies
$68.00
$64-$70
51 postings · 7 companies
$67.50
$67-$68
294 postings · 25 companies
$68.00
$68-$70
11 postings · 6 companies
$69.50
$68-$70
199 postings · 24 companies
$66.50
$64-$67
995 postings · 109 companies
$67.50
$64-$68
100 postings · 36 companies
$72.00
$67-$75
63 postings · 24 companies
$72.00
$70-$79
318 postings · 33 companies
$68.00
$68-$68
313 postings · 50 companies
$74.50
$70-$83
79 postings · 19 companies
$66.50
$66-$68
441 postings · 56 companies
$72.00
$68-$77
26 postings · 20 companies
$74.09
$68-$77
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Pharmacist salaries.
San Francisco
California · 26 postings
$100.00/hr
Castro Valley
California · 14 postings
$100.00/hr
Oakland
California · 11 postings
$99.50/hr
Gold Beach
Oregon · 29 postings
$98.00/hr
Greenbrae
California · 12 postings
$97.06/hr
Carmichael
California · 16 postings
$32.50/hr
Lexington
Kentucky · 31 postings
$57.00/hr
Fort Myers
Florida · 25 postings
$59.00/hr
Sugar Land
Texas · 13 postings
$60.00/hr
Brockton
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$61.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Pharmacist positions.
John Muir Health
7 postings
$103.00/hr
Sutter Health
80 postings
$100.00/hr
Uc San Diego Health
12 postings
$97.00/hr
Loma Linda University Health
15 postings
$95.00/hr
Uc Davis Health
6 postings
$94.00/hr
Hennepin Healthcare
8 postings
$22.50/hr
Providence
39 postings
$34.50/hr
Southcoast Health System
6 postings
$42.00/hr
State Of Iowa
6 postings
$48.00/hr
Pharma-care, Inc.
14 postings
$49.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacist | 464 | $74.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist Full Time | 286 | $68.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist Part Time | 255 | $68.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist | 168 | $68.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist Ft | 145 | $68.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist Pt | 116 | $68.00/hr |
| Ca Staff Pharmacist Ft | 79 | $73.00/hr |
| District Support Pharmacist - Full Time | 66 | $68.00/hr |
| Ca Dist Suppt Pharmacist Ft | 60 | $73.00/hr |
| Healthcare Services Pharmacist | 57 | $58.00/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications, provide drug information, ensure medication safety, and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Minimum: PharmD
PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy
PharmD 0-6
PharmD (Direct Entry)
PGY1
PGY1 Residency
PGY2
PGY2 Residency
Pharmacists complete 2-4 years of pre-pharmacy prerequisites, then 4-year PharmD program. Must pass NAPLEX and MPJE exams. Hospital and clinical positions increasingly require residency.
State Pharmacist License
RequiredRegistered Pharmacist License
DEA Registration
RequiredDEA Controlled Substance Registration
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
Immunization Certification
RequiredAPhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Staff Pharmacist
0-3 years experience
Clinical Pharmacist / Specialist
PGY1+ or 3-5 years experience
Pharmacy Manager (Retail)
3-5 years experience
Clinical Coordinator / Specialist Lead
5-8 years experience
Director of Pharmacy
10+ years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
BCPS
+5-10%Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
BCOP
+10-15%Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist
BCCCP
+10-15%Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist
BCACP
+5-10%Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
MTM Certified
Service-based incomeMedication Therapy Management Certification
Job Outlook
Moderate Growth (3% (2022-2032))
Pharmacist job market is competitive due to pharmacy school expansion. Clinical and specialty roles remain strong. Hospital positions increasingly require residency training.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Pharmacist salaries.
FAQ
The median Pharmacist salary is $68.00 per hour, or $141,440 annually. Pay ranges from $62.00/hr (10th percentile) to $79.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 14,869 job postings, the highest paying states for Pharmacists include Oregon, Alaska, Oklahoma. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 14,869 Pharmacist job postings across 103 states, from 1332 different healthcare employers.
Pharmacist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Pharmacist pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Pharmacist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.50 to $11.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like San Francisco offer $100.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $32.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Pharmacists typically earn around $62.00 to $66.50 per hour ($128,960 to $138,320 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $68.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 14,869 active postings with listed compensation for Pharmacist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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