As of January 2020, the average Pharmacists brought home just shy of $123,670 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates.
Salary: $87,790 – $161,250
Min. Education: Doctoral or professional degree
Job Outlook 2020-30: 0% (Little or no change)
Related Careers: Biochemists and Biophysicists, Registered Nurses, Medical Scientists, Physicians and Surgeons.
| Highest Paying States for Pharmacists 2020 | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Alaska | $67.25 |
| 2. California | $67.16 |
| 3. Vermont | $65.11 |
| 4. Maine | $63.97 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $63.66 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on January 07, 2020
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