Pharmacist salary in United States
How much does a Pharmacist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$59.04
Average $59.04
Low $44.93
High $77.58
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a pharmacist is $59.04 per hour in the United States. 12.9k salaries reported, updated at June 8, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Pharmacists in United States
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Highest paying cities for Pharmacists near United States
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Where can a Pharmacist earn more?
Compare salaries for Pharmacists in different locations
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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 $59.04 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | increase by 3 |
| 2012 | 12382 | increase by 412633.33% |
| 2013 | 36776 | increase by 197.01% |
| 2014 | 40551 | increase by 10.26% |
| 2015 | 21326 | decrease by 47.41% |
| 2016 | 21555 | increase by 1.07% |
| 2017 | 14818 | decrease by 31.25% |
| 2018 | 11361 | decrease by 23.33% |
| 2019 | 12001 | increase by 5.63% |
Top companies hiring Pharmacists with the recommended skill
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Top specialties
DieteticsTop certifications
BLS CertificationMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 5 | ||
| 19 jobs | 31 | ||
| 32 jobs | 81 |
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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 ratings64% 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?
Clinical Pharmacist
5,905 job openingsAverage $61.23 per hour
Pharmacy Manager
3,821 job openingsAverage $121,159 per year
Director of Pharmacy
458 job openingsAverage $146,361 per year
Staff Pharmacist
17,550 job openingsAverage $59.23 per hour
Pharmacy Specialist
1,623 job openingsAverage $58,275 per year
Pharmacist in Charge
15,160 job openingsAverage $59.13 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Pharmacist
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a pharmacist?
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How much do similar professions to pharmacist get paid?
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