Pharmacist
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.
$132,750
Median Salary
$142,043
Mean Salary
322,200
Total Employment
3%
Job Growth
About as fast as average
Doctoral or professional degree
Education
19,332
Openings/Year
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile $79,650
25th Percentile $103,545
Median $132,750
75th Percentile $169,920
90th Percentile $223,020
Salary Map
Lower Mid Higher
Top Employing States
Texas 35,395
California 28,169
Florida 21,498
New York 21,427
Pennsylvania 13,995
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $218,617 |
| 2 | California | $201,797 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $201,486 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $192,887 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $182,353 |
| 6 | New York | $181,035 |
| 7 | Colorado | $168,275 |
| 8 | Alaska | $165,377 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $164,760 |
| 10 | Nevada | $164,174 |
| 11 | Virginia | $164,050 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $163,165 |
| 13 | Delaware | $162,081 |
| 14 | Washington | $156,935 |
| 15 | Vermont | $156,421 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $152,100 |
| 17 | Utah | $152,003 |
| 18 | Maryland | $151,201 |
| 19 | Arizona | $150,657 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $149,788 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $144,320 |
| 22 | Oregon | $143,385 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $142,342 |
| 24 | Idaho | $137,866 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $137,459 |
| 26 | Ohio | $132,996 |
| 27 | Illinois | $132,017 |
| 28 | Indiana | $130,781 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $130,296 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $128,821 |
| 31 | Maine | $127,951 |
| 32 | Florida | $127,812 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $127,031 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $125,810 |
| 35 | Texas | $125,066 |
| 36 | Georgia | $124,980 |
| 37 | Montana | $122,289 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $121,775 |
| 39 | Missouri | $120,142 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $118,999 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $115,078 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $111,023 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $108,902 |
| 44 | Iowa | $108,805 |
| 45 | Michigan | $106,086 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $105,477 |
| 47 | Alabama | $104,222 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $103,791 |
| 49 | Kansas | $101,030 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $101,028 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $98,169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Pharmacist?
The median salary for a Pharmacist is $132,750 per year nationally. Salaries range from $79,650 (10th percentile) to $223,020 (90th percentile).
What education do you need to become a Pharmacist?
A Pharmacist typically requires a doctoral or professional degree.
What is the job outlook for Pharmacists?
Employment of pharmacists is projected to grow 3% — about as fast as average. About 19,332 openings are expected each year.
Which state pays Pharmacists the most?
Hawaii pays the highest median salary for pharmacists at $218,617 per year.
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