Pharmacists pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 2,448 Pharmacists postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 54% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $69.57 (n = 1,313 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $68.00 to $71.60. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $68.00 | $141,440 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $69.57 | $144,706 |
| 75th percentile | $71.60 | $148,928 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $149.39 | $310,731 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 2,448 |
| Postings that stated pay | 1,313 (54%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 41% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 776 (32%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 67% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 11% |
| Employers | 64 |
| Cities | 444 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $149.39 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $99.60 to $149.39 per hour
- Job title
- Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist - Rheumatology/GI - Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
- Employer
- John Muir Health
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- First seen
- 20 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…00 No Waive (United States of America) Pay Range: $99.60 - $149.39Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/rel…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Pharmacists jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | 979 | $68.00 | Open jobs |
| WALGREENS Careers | 414 | $71.60 | Open jobs |
| Kroger | 366 | Open jobs | |
| Providence Health and Services | 95 | $83.09 | Open jobs |
| Altera Pharmacy PLLC | 63 | Open jobs | |
| The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute | 62 | Open jobs | |
| BJC Healthcare | 58 | Open jobs | |
| Kroger Health & Wellness | 48 | Open jobs | |
| Hillcrest Medical Center | 47 | Open jobs | |
| Fry's Food Stores | 36 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Pharmacists pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 530 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Tennessee |
| Indiana | 188 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Indiana |
| Kentucky | 154 | $71.60 | Pharmacists pay in Kentucky |
| Illinois | 151 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Illinois |
| California | 114 | $73.00 | Pharmacists pay in California |
| Ohio | 114 | Pharmacists pay in Ohio | |
| Missouri | 112 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Missouri |
| Wisconsin | 111 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Wisconsin |
| Oklahoma | 110 | $61.50 | Pharmacists pay in Oklahoma |
| Texas | 104 | Pharmacists pay in Texas | |
| Iowa | 74 | Pharmacists pay in Iowa | |
| North Carolina | 64 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in North Carolina |
| Maine | 57 | $71.60 | Pharmacists pay in Maine |
| Florida | 56 | $68.00 | Pharmacists pay in Florida |
| Minnesota | 56 | $71.60 | Pharmacists pay in Minnesota |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 2,396 | 1,263 | $69.00 | $68.00 | $71.60 | 1% |
| September 2026 | 126 | 114 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 | 8% |
| August 2026 | 506 | 502 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $132,750 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Pharmacists jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Pharmacists in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/pharmacists