Hiring a pharmacist: the market today

The short answer · Sep 25, 2026

313 open postings ask for a pharmacist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 57 employers. The median advertised minimum is $124,056. 157 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

313open postings

57employers hiring

$124,056median advertised minimum

157new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Veterans Health Administration38

Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc)29

Memorial Healthcare System (South Broward Hospital District)24

Ohio State University18

Oregon Health & Science University18

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$110,258

Median$124,056

Upper quartile$139,590

Federal average, series 0660$166,817

Advertised minimum, 132 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a pharmacist?

Competitive. 57 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 38 open postings.

What should I pay a pharmacist?

Advertised minimums center on $124,056. Federal staff in series 0660 average $166,817 in actual pay.