CO · Denver · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Denver, CO

5 open roles with published pay are listed for Denver. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Denver. The free report below lists employers near Denver and what they pay.

Open Pharmacist roles in Denver

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services · Denver, CO

$55.00–$67.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 194767
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Who is hiring pharmacists near Denver

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Denver Health4$74.38
BrightSpring Health Services1$61

What your pay buys in Denver

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Denver

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 Denver

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Denver, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Porter
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Rose
Denver, CO
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes
Denver, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Fort Logan
Denver, CO
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Aurora, CO9 mi—403,130
Commerce City, CO10 mi—70,245
Boulder, CO27 mi—106,803
Longmont, CO30 mi—99,818

Pharmacist jobs in Colorado · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

Pharmacist salary in Colorado

License and tax basics in Colorado

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

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

Colorado state guide

Other healthcare roles in Denver

Denver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring pharmacists in Denver?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Denver. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Denver.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Denver as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado 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 Denver?

The federal per diem benchmark in Denver is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Denver?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportDenver, CO · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 4 postings$74.38/ hr$57–$92
  • CommonSpirit HealthWestminster, CO · 5 postings$79.81/ hr$59–$99
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesColorado Springs, CO · 2 postings$64.00/ hr$55–$68

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$57Median$74.38High$99

13 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Colorado, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 Pharmacist roles

  1. PharmacistPermanent
    $137k–$141k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Colorado Springs, CO · posted today
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $122k–$159k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Carson, CO · posted 8 days ago

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