FL · North Port · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in North Port, FL

Pay for pharmacists in the North Port area centers on $62.86 per hour, or about $130,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.82 and the upper quarter over $72.53. That ranks 318th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 333rd of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in North Port. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near North Port.

Pharmacist pay in North Port, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $65.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 760 pharmacists employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.67$63,79054% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.82$126,5108% below U.S. median
Median$62.86$130,7405% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.53$150,86010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.25$169,00023% above U.S. median

How North Port ranks

  • 318th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 333rd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th 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 North Port

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.86 median hour buys what $61.38 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,263
  • Per year: $113,148
  • Per month: $9,429
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in North Port

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$154
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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).

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Hospitals in North Port

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
North Port Behavioral Health
North Port, 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
Sarasota, FL29 mi$62.86/hr57,764
Cape Coral, FL31 mi$68.97/hr233,025
Fort Myers, FL38 mi$68.97/hr99,918
Bradenton, FL38 mi$62.86/hr58,184
Bonita Springs, FL55 mi$68.97/hr57,112
St. Petersburg, FL56 mi$64.00/hr267,102

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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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in North Port, FL?

Pharmacists in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $62.86 per hour, about $130,740 a year. The middle half earn between $60.82 and $72.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 333rd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 318th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in North Port?

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port, led by North Port Behavioral Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in North Port 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 North Port?

The federal per diem benchmark in North Port is $154 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportNorth Port, 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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