Salary and Employment Outlook
In 2023, pharmacists in the U.S. earned a median annual salary of $136,030. Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow 5% through 2033, with nearly 14,200 job openings per year are projected over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Pharmacist Jobs in 2023
Top Pharmacist Jobs in 2023
39.4% Pharmacies and Drug Retailers
28.4% Hospitals (State, Local, and Private)
13.2% Grocery & General Merchandise Stores
19% Other
Other workplaces include: 5.5% Ambulatory Healthcare Services, 2.2% Outpatient Services, 2.2% Physician's Offices, 2.1% Federal Government, 1.8% Management, and 1.6% Finance and Insurance.
|
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
