Pharmacists

Allied Health Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Typical Salary (Median)
$137,480
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$137,210
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
328,870
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 291051

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Pharmacists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Pharmacists (2024)

10th Percentile
$86,930
25th Percentile
$127,250
75th Percentile
$158,620
90th Percentile
$172,040

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Pharmacists

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
1,950 employed
$187,480
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2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
4,230 employed
$184,090
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3
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
2,320 employed
$167,990
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Pharmacists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
328,870
$137,210 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
301,160
$136,140 avg
3
Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade
171,400
$129,160 avg
4
Health and Personal Care Retailers
125,550
$127,390 avg
5
Health and Personal Care Retailers
125,550
$127,390 avg

Work Environment

Pharmacy Hospital

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Pharmacists professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in allied health professionals. This role typically requires doctoral degree and offers a median salary of $137,480.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Pharmacists is rated as Low. Currently, there are approximately 328,870 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.