CT · Danbury · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Danbury, CT

Pay for pharmacists in the Danbury area centers on $69.15 per hour, or about $143,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $65.06 and the upper quarter over $78.90. That ranks 75th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 312th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Danbury. The free report below lists employers near Danbury and what they pay.

Pharmacist pay in Danbury, CT

The metro median is 6% above the Connecticut statewide median of $65.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 550 pharmacists employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.15$104,31024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$65.06$135,3202% below U.S. median
Median$69.15$143,8405% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.90$164,11019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.34$173,35026% above U.S. median

How Danbury ranks

  • 75th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 312th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut 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 Danbury

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.15 median hour buys what $64.71 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,489
  • Per year: $124,470
  • Per month: $10,372

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Danbury

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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).

Open Pharmacist roles in Connecticut

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Danbury as they open.

Per diemPosted 14 days ago

Pharmacist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services · Wallingford, CT

$61.00–$63.00/ hour
  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 197021
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services · Wallingford, CT

$131k–$135k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197020
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services · Hartford, CT

$92k–$105k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 196638
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Hospitals in Danbury

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
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
Bridgeport, CT21 mi$69.15/hr151,599
Norwalk, CT21 mi$65.07/hr93,661
Stamford, CT22 mi$69.15/hr139,134
Waterbury, CT25 mi$64.76/hr115,908
West Haven, CT28 mi$65.07/hr55,379
New Haven, CT29 mi$63.81/hr137,562

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License and tax basics in Connecticut

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

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

Connecticut state guide

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Danbury, CT?

Pharmacists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $69.15 per hour, about $143,840 a year. The middle half earn between $65.06 and $78.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 312th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 75th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Danbury?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Danbury, led by Danbury Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Danbury as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Danbury is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportDanbury, CT · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Groton, CT · 1 wage offer$70.26/ hr$70–$70
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Ridgefield, CT · 1 wage offer$69.56/ hr$70–$70
  • Bridgeport Chemists, Inc.Bridgeport, CT · 2 wage offers$69.50/ hr$67–$72
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Ansonia, CT · 1 wage offer$69.50/ hr$70–$70

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

2What they are offering now

Low$45Median$62.49High$74

4 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Connecticut, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Pharmacist roles

  1. Inpatient Pharmacist - Regional - Per Diem -Per diem
    $48.45–$77.50/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted yesterday
  2. Pharmacist / PRNPer diem
    $61.00–$63.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Wallingford, CT · posted 14 days ago

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