Pharmacist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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Pharmacist Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Pharmacist make in Boston, MA? The average Pharmacist salary in Boston, MA is $167,996 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $158,289 and $178,939. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Pharmacist Salary $149,452 Boston,MA July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Pharmacist Salary $158,289 Boston,MA July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Pharmacist Salary $167,996 Boston,MA July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Pharmacist Salary $178,939 Boston,MA July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Pharmacist Salary $188,902 Boston,MA July 25, 2023
25% $158,289 10% $149,452 90% $188,902 75% $178,939 $167,996 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Pharmacist

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. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Pharmacist Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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