Pharmacists

The earnings of salaried pharmacists are largely determined by the location, size, and type of employer as well as by the duties and responsibilities of the individual pharmacist. Pharmacists who own or manage pharmacies often earn considerably more than other pharmacists. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, pharmacists earned a median yearly income of $136,030 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $89,980 per year, while the highest paid 10 percent made more than $168,650 during that same time. Fifty percent of pharmacists earned between $125,860 and $155,550. Mean annual earnings of pharmacists at general medical and surgical hospitals were $144,270.

Pharmacists, in addition to salary, enjoy fringe benefits such as paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, overtime, and sometimes bonuses and profit sharing, depending on the size and type of employer. Because of the high demand for pharmacists who will work odd hours in community drugstores, temp pharmacists can often negotiate for benefits, as well.