PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Pharmacist Consultant
BrightSpring Health Services · Hartford, CT
$92k–$105k/ year
Pharmacist jobs in Hartford, CT
Pay for pharmacists in the Hartford area centers on $62.76 per hour, or about $130,530 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.90 and the upper quarter over $72.48. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. That ranks 325th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 334th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Hartford and what they pay.
- $62.76median pay per hour, Hartford
- $61–$72typical range per hour
- 1,050pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Critical Care
Connecticut Children's · Hartford, CT
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Clinical Pharmacist - Thrombosis & Hemostasis
Hartford HealthCare · Hartford, CT
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Pharmacist
Hartford HealthCare · Hartford, CT
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago
Pharmacist (Per Diem)
Hartford HealthCare · Hartford, CT
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Hartford, CT
The metro median is 4% below the Connecticut statewide median of $65.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,050 pharmacists employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.31 | $106,720 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.90 | $126,670 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.76 | $130,530 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.48 | $150,760 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $75.98 | $158,040 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Hartford ranks
- 325th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 334th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Hartford
- Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.76 median hour buys what $61.08 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Hartford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,259
- Per year: $112,968
- Per month: $9,414
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hartford
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,526 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,838 |
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 Hartford
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center Hartford, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Hartford, CT | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 8 mi | $65.07/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 15 mi | $65.07/hr | 62,195 |
| Meriden, CT | 17 mi | $65.07/hr | 60,849 |
| Waterbury, CT | 23 mi | $64.76/hr | 115,908 |
| Springfield, MA | 25 mi | $62.54/hr | 154,888 |
| Chicopee, MA | 29 mi | $62.54/hr | 55,381 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Hartford, CT?
Pharmacists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $62.76 per hour, about $130,530 a year. The middle half earn between $60.90 and $72.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hartford a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 334th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 325th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Hartford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Hartford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hartford.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford 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 Hartford?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hartford is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportHartford, 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
- Inpatient Pharmacist - Regional - Per Diem -Per diem$48.45–$77.50/ hour
- Pharmacist / PRNPer diem$61.00–$63.00/ hour
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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