FL · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Pharmacists in the Jacksonville area earn a median of $64.27 per hour, about $133,680 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.86 and $73.57. That ranks 238th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 316th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jacksonville.

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

Per diemPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacist-PRN

UF Health · Jacksonville, FL

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  • Per Diem UF Health Jacksonville, FL
  • Req 69573
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Pharmacist

Ascension Health · Jacksonville, FL

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  • Req 1313916
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Pharmacist pay in Jacksonville, 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 1,570 pharmacists employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.00$37,44073% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.86$103,71025% below U.S. median
Median$64.27$133,6803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.57$153,03011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.93$160,01016% above U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 238th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 316th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.27 median hour buys what $64.60 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 Jacksonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,314
  • Per year: $115,686
  • Per month: $9,640
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, 4 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Southside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shands Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Nh Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
River Point Behavioral Health
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Wekiva Springs
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Palm Coast, FL61 mi$62.78/hr106,729
Gainesville, FL61 mi$64.46/hr148,720
Ocala, FL85 mi$66.81/hr70,251
Daytona Beach, FL86 mi$62.78/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL93 mi$62.78/hr66,556
Valdosta, GA103 mi$61.61/hr55,667

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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Jacksonville, FL?

Pharmacists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $64.27 per hour, about $133,680 a year. The middle half earn between $49.86 and $73.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 316th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 238th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Mayo Clinic. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportJacksonville, 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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