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Updated: 7 Feb 2012

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City	Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Many factors can affect pay. To get the full picture, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$100K	$200K	$300K
Chicago, Illinois	$74,250 - $119,873
Houston, Texas	$54,000 - $120,000
New York, New York	$10,000 - $156,998
Atlanta, Georgia	$39,453 - $120,880
Miami, Florida	$31,255 - $116,942
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$10,213 - $117,446
Los Angeles, California	$12,164 - $295,898
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 767

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Job Listings for Pharmacist Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 14	Clinical Pharmacist Specialist	Detroit Medical Center	Detroit, Michigan
	Under limited direction, and according to established policies and procedures, provides clinical pharmacy services including primary and consultative services... Indeed
Nov 10	Clinical Pharmacist Specialist/ID	Detroit Medical Center	Detroit, Michigan
	Under limited direction, and according to established policies and procedures, provides clinical pharmacy services including primary and consultative services... Indeed
Jan 11	Pharmacist-PRN	Barnes Healthcare Services	Tallahassee, FL
	Job Description: Part time pharmacist will work within... on-call coverage. Job Requirements: * Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the state of Florida... Indeed
Dec 07	Pharmacist 712-450-06; 712-223-05, 06	Venice Regional Medical Center	Venice, FL
	Pharmacy Completion of internship requirements Currently licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Florida Desired Experience: Previous Hospital experience... Indeed

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FAQs on Salaries for Job: Pharmacist

What is the Salary of a Pharmacist?

Your friendly neighborhood pharmacists do more that just push pills around, and pharmacist salaries typically reflect the high level of responsibility faced on the job. Pharmacists keep a watchful eye on patient medications to help prevent harmful drug interactions, make sure correct dosage and possible side effects are adequately explained, provide counsel on possible generic versions of more expensive drugs, and much more. Becoming a pharmacist requires a great deal of specialized training - all pharmacists in the United States graduating from college after 1998 are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in order to be certified. Before putting their noses to the grindstone in grad school, many pharmacists-to-be want to know: what is the salary of a pharmacist? Researching pharmacist salaries based on location, experience and other factors can provide the answer.

Pharmacist Average Salary

Pharmacist salaries are generally high, but the Salary of a Pharmacist by City chart above highlights the differences in pharmacist salaries across various cities. Most cities only show slight variation in the average salary for pharmacists. Measuring Pharmacist Average Salary by State, on the other hand, shows a larger gap in salary, with California offering higher pharmacist average salary than many other states. Of course, California might offer higher pharmacist salaries, but the state is also known for having a high cost of living. Before you pack up your mortar and pestle and head west, use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to research both Pharmacist Salaries and Cost of Living Data for various U.S. cities. If you're wondering, "What is the salary of a pharmacist in my hometown?" you can use the calculator to get a cost of living comparison between cities.

Keep in mind that pharmacist salaries are affected by more than just location. Researching the Pharmacist Salaries by Years Experience chart will give fledgling pharmacists an idea of what pharmacist salaries will be like fresh out of graduate school. Another common salary question is, "What is the salary of a pharmacist in different employment settings?" Check out the Salary of a Pharmacist by Employer Name to scout out potential employers - it may surprise you to see which employers offer the highest pharmacist salaries.

Beyond Pharmacist Salaries

"What is the salary of a pharmacist" can be easily answered with PayScale's data, but what is a pharmacy career actually like? For the real-world story of one Philadelphia pharmacist, and an insider's view on pharmacist salaries, read the Salary Stories article, "Pharmacist Salary: The Right Career Prescription."