CO · Thornton · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Thornton, CO

8 open roles with published pay are listed for Thornton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Thornton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Thornton.

Open Pharmacist roles near Thornton

Roles in other cities of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO

$60.24–$99.39/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 101627552720
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO

$60.24–$99.39/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 101056106736
Top 25% pay
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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 Thornton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Denver Health4$74.38
CommonSpirit Health3$79.81
BrightSpring Health Services1$61

What your pay buys in Thornton

  • 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 Thornton

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 Thornton

CMS lists 1 hospital in Thornton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge
Thornton, CO
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Broomfield, CO6 mi—78,323
Westminster, CO7 mi—115,302
Boulder, CO18 mi—106,803
Longmont, CO19 mi—99,818

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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 Thornton

Thornton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring pharmacists in Thornton?

We list 8 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Thornton.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Thornton 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 Thornton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Thornton 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.

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthWestminster, CO · 5 postings$79.81/ hr$59–$99
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 4 postings$74.38/ hr$57–$92
  • 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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