The salary of a Pharmacist in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of February 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Pharmacist in the United States is $71. While Salary.com is seeing that Pharmacist salary in the US can go up to $80 or down to $64, but most earn between $67 and $76. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pharmacist in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $158,380 | $13,198 | $3,046 | $76 |
| Average | $148,662 | $12,389 | $2,859 | $71 |
| 25th Percentile | $140,053 | $11,671 | $2,693 | $67 |
As of February 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Pharmacist with under 1 year experience makes about $143,492. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Pharmacist makes around $144,128. After 2-4 years, the Pharmacist pay rises to about $145,147. Those senior Pharmacist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $146,420, and those Pharmacist having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $148,748 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Pharmacist | $143,492 |
| Intermediate Level Pharmacist | $144,128 |
| Senior Level Pharmacist | $145,147 |
| Specialist Level Pharmacist | $146,420 |
| Expert Level Pharmacist | $148,748 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of February 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Pharmacist is $163,975 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $161,745. While in New Jersey, a Pharmacist earns $162,934 per year.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of February 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Pharmacist in San Francisco, CA is $185,828 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $173,638. While a Pharmacist earns $166,651 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Pharmacist salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of February 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Pharmacist compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $126,602 in 2023 to about $124,748 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Pharmacist salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $148,662 | 72.5% | ||
| Bonus | $283 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,394 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,958 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $2,979 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $8,192 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $21,196 | 10.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $205,038 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.9% |
| High School | 3.4% |
| Associates | 2.2% |
| Bachelors | 34.5% |
| Masters | 13.7% |
| Doctorate | 45.2% |
What Am I Worth?
Pharmacist compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting. Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications. Being a Pharmacist responds to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions. Ensures that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist may supervise pharmacy technicians. Requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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