FL · Miami Gardens · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Miami Gardens, FL

The median pharmacist pay in the Miami Gardens area is $65.95 per hour ($137,170 a year), with the typical range running from $60.14 to $72.06. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Miami Gardens and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Miami Gardens metro area. The free report below lists employers near Miami Gardens and what they pay.

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Pharmacist pay in Miami Gardens, FL

The metro median is 1% above the Florida statewide median of $65.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 5,300 pharmacists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.91$64,29053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.14$125,0909% below U.S. median
Median$65.95$137,170in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.06$149,8809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.46$163,20019% above U.S. median

How Miami Gardens ranks

  • 152nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 340th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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.

What your pay buys in Miami Gardens

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.95 median hour buys what $57.77 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Miami Gardens paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,374
  • Per year: $118,710
  • Per month: $9,893
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Miami Gardens

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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 the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, 13 of the 39 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Weston, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Broward Health Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital
Miami, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Homestead Hospital
Homestead, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Hialeah, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 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
North Miami, FL6 mi$65.95/hr62,202
Miramar, FL6 mi$65.95/hr143,242

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 Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Miami Gardens, FL?

Pharmacists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $65.95 per hour, about $137,170 a year. The middle half earn between $60.14 and $72.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 340th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Miami Gardens?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Miami Gardens.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens?

The federal per diem benchmark in Miami Gardens is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Miami Gardens?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportMiami Gardens, 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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