Salary and Employment Outlook
In 2025, pharmacists in the U.S. earned a median annual salary of $140,910. Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow 5% through 2035 (faster than average), with nearly 17,100 job openings per year projected over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Pharmacist Jobs in 2026
Top Pharmacist Jobs in 2026
37% Pharmacies and Drug Retailers
32% Hospitals (State, Local, and Private)
6% General Merchandise Stores
6% Ambulatory Healthcare Services
|
Industry |
Jobs in Industry |
|---|---|
|
Health and Personal Care Stores |
128,976 |
|
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
68,724 |
|
Grocery Stores |
22,313 |
|
General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters |
13,401 |
|
Education and Hospitals (Local Government) |
8,530 |
|
Outpatient Care Centers |
7,409 |
|
Education and Hospitals (State Government) |
7,146 |
|
Federal Government, Civilian |
6,982 |
|
Offices of Physicians |
6,721 |
|
Department Stores |
5,972 |
Source: Lightcast
Dual Degree Options
As a Distance PharmD student, you can enhance your marketability by earning a second degree alongside your Doctor of Pharmacy. We offer two distance dual degree options to complement your PharmD — a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS Health Informatics). Ask your advisor for details about these supplementary degree programs.
Student must be accepted into the Distance PharmD program prior to applying to the MBA or MSHI programs.
Professional Associations for Pharmacists
These associations may provide useful career resources, including events, industry updates, and job opportunities.
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
American Pharmacists Association
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
