FL · Gainesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Gainesville, FL

Pharmacists in the Gainesville area earn a median of $64.46 per hour, about $134,070 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.73 and $68.29. That ranks 226th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 281st of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville. The free report below lists employers near Gainesville and what they pay.

More open Pharmacist roles in Gainesville

7 more open roles from employers in Gainesville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist | Part-Time

UF Health · Gainesville, FL

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  • Part Time UF Health Shands
  • Req 69871
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacist WES | Part-Time

UF Health · Gainesville, FL

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  • Part Time UF Health Shands
  • Req 69771
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Pharmacist pay in Gainesville, FL

The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $65.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 460 pharmacists employed in the Gainesville metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.16$54,41060% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.73$115,92016% below U.S. median
Median$64.46$134,0702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$68.29$142,0403% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.91$155,81013% above U.S. median

How Gainesville ranks

  • 226th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 281st of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th of 20 Florida 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.

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What your pay buys in Gainesville

  • Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.46 median hour buys what $66.64 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Gainesville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,321
  • Per year: $116,028
  • Per month: $9,669
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Gainesville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Florida

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Hospitals in Gainesville

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Ocala, FL37 mi$66.81/hr70,251
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$64.27/hr1,009,833
Palm Coast, FL67 mi$62.78/hr106,729
Daytona Beach, FL82 mi$62.78/hr86,015
Apopka, FL84 mi$65.61/hr62,777
Deltona, FL87 mi$62.78/hr100,513

Pharmacist jobs in Florida · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Gainesville

Gainesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Gainesville, FL?

Pharmacists in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $64.46 per hour, about $134,070 a year. The middle half earn between $55.73 and $68.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Gainesville ranks 281st of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 226th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Gainesville?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, led by Uf Health Shands Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Gainesville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Gainesville?

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Pay report · Pharmacist near Gainesville, FL
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Your Pharmacist pay reportGainesville, FL · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Summerfield, FL · 1 wage offer$72.00/ hr$72–$72
  • Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.Orlando, FL · 1 wage offer$69.00/ hr$69–$69
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Pensacola, FL · 1 wage offer$66.50/ hr$60–$73

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

2What they are offering now

Low$56Median$62.53High$66

14 employer-reported wage offers for Pharmacist in federal filings in Florida, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacy Supervisor- Controlled Substances/OutpatientPermanent
    $139k–$181k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Miami, FL · posted 7 days ago

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