CT · West Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in West Haven, CT

The median pharmacist pay in Connecticut is $65.07 per hour ($135,340 a year), with the typical range running from $61.27 to $72.98. That is 2% below the U.S. median of $66.10 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in West Haven. The free report below lists employers near West Haven and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in West Haven. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Pharmacist pay in West Haven, CT

Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 3,040 pharmacists employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.10$102,13026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.27$127,4407% below U.S. median
Median$65.07$135,3402% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.98$151,80010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.98$164,28019% above U.S. median

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,343
  • Per year: $117,126
  • Per month: $9,760

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in West Haven

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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 West Haven 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 West Haven

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
West Haven Va Medical Center
West Haven, CT
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 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
New Haven, CT3 mi$63.81/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT13 mi$69.15/hr151,599
Waterbury, CT20 mi$64.76/hr115,908
Meriden, CT20 mi$65.07/hr60,849
Norwalk, CT27 mi$65.07/hr93,661
Danbury, CT28 mi$69.15/hr88,692

Pharmacist jobs in Connecticut · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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

Other healthcare roles in West Haven

West Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in West Haven, CT?

Pharmacists in Connecticut have a median pay of $65.07 per hour, about $135,340 a year. The middle half earn between $61.27 and $72.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do pharmacists work in West Haven?

CMS lists 1 hospital in West Haven, led by West Haven Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in West Haven 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 West Haven?

The federal per diem benchmark in West Haven is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in West Haven?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportWest Haven, 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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