Pharmacists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$137,480
~$66/hr · ~$11,457/mo
US Jobs
335K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
Pharmacists face moderate exposure because their core knowledge-based tasks—checking drug interactions, verifying dosages, and analyzing patient records—are highly susceptible to AI automation and digital optimization. However, the role remains anchored by physical requirements such as administering immunizations, performing clinical rounds, and providing real-time, empathetic patient counseling that requires human trust and physical presence.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CABEST VALUE | $203,950 | Above avg (111.8) | $182,382 |
| Mankato, MN | $153,140 | Below avg (87.6) | $174,724 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $196,250 | Above avg (113.1) | $173,582 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $156,760 | Below avg (90.6) | $173,041 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $158,020 | Below avg (91.9) | $172,032 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $152,400 | Below avg (89.3) | $170,659 |
| Rapid City, SD | $153,530 | Below avg (90.3) | $170,028 |
| Florence, SC | $149,780 | Below avg (88.2) | $169,828 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $152,920 | Below avg (90.5) | $169,012 |
| Rochester, MN | $154,610 | Below avg (93.0) | $166,322 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $149,880 | Below avg (90.5) | $165,633 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $167,100 | Average (101.2) | $165,120 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $161,420 | Average (98.2) | $164,463 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $163,170 | Average (99.3) | $164,302 |
| Chico, CA | $171,200 | Above avg (104.7) | $163,445 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$66/hr
Monthly Income
~$11,457/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)