Salary and Employment Outlook
In 2021, pharmacists in the U.S. earned a median annual salary of $128,570. Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow 2% through 2031, but despite this slower-than-average growth, nearly 14,000 job openings per year are projected over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top 10 Pharmacist Jobs in 2021
Top 10 Pharmacist Jobs in 2021
46.7% Health and Personal Care Stores
24.9% General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
8.1% Grocery Stores
4.9% General Merchandise
Other workplaces include: 3.1% Education and Hospitals; 2.7% Outpatient Care; 2,6% Education and Hospitals; 2.5% Federal Government
|
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.
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
