Pharmacist
Pharmacists
SOC 29-1051
How Much Does a Pharmacist Make?
The national median salary for a Pharmacist is $136,030 per year ($65.40/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 108% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Pharmacist
NAPLEX + MPJE + state license
Pharmacist Job Outlook
Little or no change — the BLS projects 0% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's roughly in line with the average across all occupations.
About 13,000 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Prescription volume; clinical pharmacy roles expanding
What It's Like to Work as a Pharmacist
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
This role typically requires in-person work at a specific location.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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