Pharmacist Salary in the United States

Pharmacist Salary

How much does a Pharmacist make in the United States? The average Pharmacist salary in the United States is $149,104 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $140,489 and $158,817. 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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Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacist Salary	$132,646	US	July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Pharmacist Salary	$140,489	US	July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Pharmacist Salary	$149,104	US	July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Pharmacist Salary	$158,817	US	July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Pharmacist Salary	$167,659	US	July 25, 2023

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

140489

158817

149104

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

140819

159395

149388

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Pharmacist ranges from $140,489 to $158,817 with the average base salary of $149,104. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,819 to $159,395 with the average total cash compensation of $149,388.

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