PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist |Day/Evening Rotating Shifts
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$59.43–$95.08/ hour
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Pharmacist jobs in Wilmington, DE
Pharmacists in the Wilmington area earn a median of $66.33 per hour, about $137,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.56 and $74.33. That ranks 134th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 314th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.
- $66.33median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $63–$74typical range per hour
- 7,070pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Wilmington
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist | Swank Center for Memory Care | Hybrid Position
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$59.43–$95.08/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health/Ambulatory Care | Hybrid
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$58.26–$93.22/ hour
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist | Casual | Day/Evening Rotating Shifts
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$58.26–$93.22/ hour
More open Pharmacist roles in Wilmington
2 more open roles from employers in Wilmington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
District Support Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health · Wilmington, DE
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health · Wilmington, DE
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Wilmington, DE
The metro median is 2% below the Delaware statewide median of $67.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 7,070 pharmacists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.11 | $102,150 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.56 | $130,120 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.33 | $137,960 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.33 | $154,610 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.30 | $167,020 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 134th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 314th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
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 Wilmington
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.33 median hour buys what $64.68 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.
Estimate your Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,388
- Per year: $119,394
- Per month: $9,950
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Wilmington
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Va Medical Center Wilmington, DE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington, DE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $66.33/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $66.33/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $62.04/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $64.23/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $66.28/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $64.50/hr | 91,193 |
License and tax basics in Delaware
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Wilmington
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Wilmington, DE?
Pharmacists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $66.33 per hour, about $137,960 a year. The middle half earn between $62.56 and $74.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 314th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Wilmington?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware 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 Wilmington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Wilmington?
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Your Pharmacist pay reportWilmington, DE · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 7 postings$75.74/ hr$58–$95
- Metro Pharmacy IncNewark, DE · 1 wage offer$64.12/ hr$64–$64
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Bear, DE · 1 wage offer$64.07/ hr$64–$64
- SSV Pharmacy, Inc.New Castle, DE · 1 wage offer$59.06/ hr$59–$59
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$58Median$75.74High$95
7 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Delaware, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Pharmacist roles
- Clinical Staff Pharmacist |Day/Evening Rotating ShiftsPermanent$59.43–$95.08/ hour
- Clinical Pharmacist | Inpatient Pharmacy | Part Time (40 hours biweekly)Permanent$59.43–$95.08/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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