Most pharmacists work in retail drug stores where they fill prescriptions for customers. Some work in the pharmacies of hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities. Pharmacists interact with many people, helping customers understand the proper uses of medications, appropriate dosages and possible side effects. Salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the PayScale.com website.
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Starting Salary
The starting salary for pharmacists in 2009 was about $81,000 annually, with an increase to about $89,000 with five years experience.
General Range
About 80 percent of pharmacists were making between $77,000 and $131,000 in 2008. Narrowing it further, the middle 50 percent were earning between $92,000 and $121,000.
Average Salary
Average salary for all pharmacists in 2008 was about $50 hourly, or $104,000 annually.
Considerations
Pharmacists in hospitals and other institutional settings earned an average of $5,000 more annually than those working in retail.
Part-Time Options
Part-time pharmacists generally earn the same hourly rate as full-time pharmacists.
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