PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Clinical Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases and OPAT
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
$133k–$200k/ year
Pharmacist jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Pharmacists in the Phoenix area earn a median of $65.80 per hour, about $136,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $63.63 and $74.14. That ranks 155th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 323rd of 340 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Phoenix. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Phoenix.
- $65.80median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $64–$74typical range per hour
- 5,720pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Phoenix
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Organ Transplant
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$60.24–$89.60/ hour
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6 more open roles from employers in Phoenix. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Clinical Pharmacist - FEP/MQA (AZ Licensed)
CVS Health · Phoenix, AZ
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District Support Pharmacist
CVS Health · Phoenix, AZ
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Staff Pharmacist FT
CVS Health · Phoenix, AZ
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Staff Pharmacist, FT
CVS Health · Phoenix, AZ
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacists near Phoenix
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $80 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $74.92 |
Pharmacist pay in Phoenix, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.87 | $82,930 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.63 | $132,350 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.80 | $136,870 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.14 | $154,210 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.96 | $166,320 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Phoenix 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 Phoenix
- 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix
| Item | Federal 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 Phoenix
CMS lists 22 hospitals in Phoenix, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Phoenix Va Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Abrazo Central Campus Phoenix, AZ | Acute care | Other | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, AZ | 6 mi | $65.80/hr | 258,143 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15 mi | $65.80/hr | 246,170 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Phoenix
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Phoenix. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Phoenix.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
The federal per diem benchmark in Phoenix 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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Your Pharmacist pay reportPhoenix, 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
- Clinical Emergency Room PharmacistPermanent$54.76–$81.45/ hour
- Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical-Inpatient)Permanent$144k–$187k/ year
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