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Pharmacist salary in United States

How much does a Pharmacist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$62.19
Average $62.19
Low $48.26
High $80.13
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a pharmacist is $62.19 per hour in the United States. 16.7k salaries reported, updated at May 13, 2024

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Job openings in United States

Kroger3.3
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
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10 hours ago
Andrews Pharmacy
Wellesley, MA
$60.09 - $63.17 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago
CHI3.5
Lexington, KY
$61.41 an hour
1 day ago
Sanford Health3.5
Bemidji, MN
$58 - $71 an hour
10 hours ago
Kroger3.3
Farmington, NM
Full-time
1 day ago
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Pharmacists in United States

  1. AHS PharmStat
    4.0
    28 reviews334 salaries reported
    $66.80per hour
  2. $65.46per hour
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Highest paying cities for Pharmacists near United States

  1. Phoenix, AZ
    $61.34 per hour
    136 salaries reported
  2. Syracuse, NY
    $61.03 per hour
    45 salaries reported
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    $60.48 per hour
    88 salaries reported
  1. Oklahoma City, OK
    $59.15 per hour
    47 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $57.58 per hour
    131 salaries reported
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $55.73 per hour
    42 salaries reported
  1. New Orleans, LA
    $55.63 per hour
    9 salaries reported
  2. Orlando, FL
    $54.72 per hour
    64 salaries reported
  3. Chicago, IL
    $53.37 per hour
    62 salaries reported
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Where can a Pharmacist earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Pharmacists

Most recommended skill

Pharmacy Residency(earn +29.05% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 5.63% since 2018. Pharmacists with this skill earn +29.05% more than the average base salary, which is $62.19 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20113increase by 3
201212382increase by 412633.33%
201336776increase by 197.01%
201440551increase by 10.26%
201521326decrease by 47.41%
201621555increase by 1.07%
201714818decrease by 31.25%
201811361decrease by 23.33%
201912001increase by 5.63%

Top companies hiring Pharmacists with the recommended skill

Zimmerman Associates Inc
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
UCLA Health
Kaiser Permanente
University of Connecticut
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Top specialties
Dietetics
+69.21%salary
Top certifications
BLS Certification
+41.19%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SpecialtiesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
2 jobs5
19 jobs31
32 jobs81
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Most common benefits for Pharmacists

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 615 ratings

64% of Pharmacists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Pharmacy Manager

100 job openings
Average $132,504 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Pharmacist

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