AZ · Marana · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Marana, AZ

The median pharmacist pay in the Marana area is $65.80 per hour ($136,870 a year), with the typical range running from $63.63 to $74.14. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Marana and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Marana metro area. The free report below lists employers near Marana and what they pay.

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Who is hiring pharmacists near Marana

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health2$71.52
Mayo Clinic1$80

Pharmacist pay in Marana, 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 Marana 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 Marana

  • 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 Marana 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 Marana

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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 the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area

CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Phoenix Va Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Goodyear, AZ
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tucson, AZ27 mi$66.79/hr554,013
Casa Grande, AZ48 mi$65.80/hr68,927
Queen Creek, AZ60 mi$65.80/hr83,781

Pharmacist jobs in Arizona · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Marana, 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 Marana 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 Marana?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marana.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Marana 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 Marana?

The federal per diem benchmark in Marana is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Marana?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportMarana, AZ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • CommonSpirit HealthGILBERT, AZ · 3 postings$68.11/ hr$55–$90

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

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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