Pharmacist Salary

Updated: 28 May 2012
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Salary$54,751 - $121,566  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $10,149  
Profit Sharing$50.00 - $8,139  
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$57,792 - $127,038  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 28 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,095
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Salary Range

CVS / Pharmacy$58,882 - $121,528
Walgreen's Pharmacy$79,463 - $117,980
Rite Aid Pharmacy$50,418 - $122,609
Walgreen Co.$51,064 - $130,333
Target Corporation$77,769 - $102,789
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Pharmacy$64,731 - $121,945
Healthcare$62,747 - $120,286
Hospital$62,502 - $122,226
Pharmaceuticals$70,778 - $126,057
Retail$63,824 - $121,870

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Key Statistics for Pharmacist Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
47%
female alumni
 
Male
53%
male alumni
Salary:$78,659 - $109,462 $85,267 - $114,180
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
16%
1-4 years
43%
5-9 years
15%
10-19 years
14%
20 years or more
12%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Doctorate (PhD)$70,969 - $123,605
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)$71,480 - $125,896
Bachelor's Degree$55,000 - $129,529
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Pharmacy$81,445 - $135,831
Doctorate (PhD), Pharmacy$73,250 - $100,577
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 85% dental benefits Dental: 66%
vision benefits Vision: 49% employee benefits None: 14%

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Career Path for Pharmacist Jobs

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Pharmacist

Salary Range

$57,792 - $127,038
payscale
Pharmacy Intern
$18,427 - $46,744
Pharmacy Technician
$16,793 - $34,676
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT)
$19,021 - $36,354
 
Common Future Jobs

Pharmacist

Salary Range

$57,792 - $127,038
payscale
Retail Pharmacist
$81,024 - $124,650
Pharmacist in Charge
$94,450 - $136,510
Hospital Staff Pharmacist
$85,057 - $123,941
 

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