AZ · Gilbert · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Gilbert, AZ

The median pharmacist pay in the Gilbert area is $65.80 per hour ($136,870 a year), with the typical range running from $63.63 to $74.14. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gilbert. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gilbert. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gilbert.

Open Pharmacist roles in Gilbert

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3 more open roles from employers in Gilbert. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health · Gilbert, AZ

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  • Full time
  • Req R1073056
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacist

LifePoint Health · Gilbert, AZ

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  • Req 359590
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Pharmacist pay in Gilbert, AZ

The metro median is 1% below the Arizona statewide median of $66.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 5,720 pharmacists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.87$82,93040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$63.63$132,3504% below U.S. median
Median$65.80$136,870in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.14$154,21012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.96$166,32021% above U.S. median

How Gilbert ranks

  • 155th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 323rd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gilbert

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.80 median hour buys what $63.69 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gilbert paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,369
  • Per year: $118,440
  • Per month: $9,870

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gilbert

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Gilbert

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gilbert, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
East Valley Er & Hospital
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mesa, AZ6 mi$65.80/hr517,151
Chandler, AZ7 mi$65.80/hr281,231

Pharmacist jobs in Arizona · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

Pharmacist salary in Arizona

License and tax basics in Arizona

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Gilbert

Gilbert city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Gilbert, AZ?

Pharmacists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $65.80 per hour, about $136,870 a year. The middle half earn between $63.63 and $74.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gilbert a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 323rd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Gilbert?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Gilbert. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gilbert.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Gilbert as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gilbert?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gilbert is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthGilbert, AZ · 3 postings$68.11/ hr$55–$90
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Yuma, AZ · 2 wage offers$72.22/ hr$72–$73
  • Safeway Inc.Casa Grande, AZ · 2 wage offers$69.39/ hr$67–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$55Median$74.92High$93

5 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Arizona, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical Emergency Room PharmacistPermanent
    $54.76–$81.45/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted today
  2. Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical-Inpatient)Permanent
    $144k–$187k/ year
    Indian Health Service · Kayenta, AZ · posted 2 days ago

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