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Pharmacist Specialist - Solid Organ Transplant
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Pharmacist jobs in Atlanta, GA
Pay for pharmacists in the Atlanta area centers on $65.51 per hour, or about $136,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.22 and the upper quarter over $74.99. That ranks 167th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 299th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Atlanta.
- $65.51median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $59–$75typical range per hour
- 6,760pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Pharmacist roles in Atlanta
14 more open roles from employers in Atlanta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Pharmacist Specialist - General Care Pediatric
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Day Shift
Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA
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Pharmacist Consultant - Long Term Care - Full Time
CVS Health · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pharmacist Specialist- Cystic Fibrosis & Pulmonology
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Pharmacist - Inpatient , 3x12s
Northside Hospital · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Part-Time Pharmacist- Day/Evening Shift
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Staff Pharmacist, PRN, Southwood Service Area
Kaiser Permanente · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Pharmacist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Pharmacist
Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA
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Pharmacist, OP Oncology FLOAT
Northside Hospital · Atlanta, GA
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Pharmacist pay in Atlanta, GA
The metro median is 3% above the Georgia statewide median of $63.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 6,760 pharmacists employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.84 | $80,790 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.22 | $123,180 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.51 | $136,260 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.99 | $155,980 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.53 | $173,740 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Atlanta ranks
- 167th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 299th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 Georgia 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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- Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.51 median hour buys what $65.47 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Atlanta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,358
- Per year: $117,918
- Per month: $9,826
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Atlanta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $186 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,904 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,752 |
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).
Open Pharmacist roles in Georgia
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Atlanta as they open.
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Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
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Hospitals in Atlanta
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Athur M Blank Hospital Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 8 mi | $65.51/hr | 59,370 |
| Smyrna, GA | 9 mi | $65.51/hr | 57,177 |
| Athens, GA | 62 mi | $61.10/hr | 128,691 |
License and tax basics in Georgia
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Atlanta
Atlanta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Atlanta, GA?
Pharmacists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $65.51 per hour, about $136,260 a year. The middle half earn between $59.22 and $74.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Atlanta a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 299th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 167th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Atlanta?
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, led by Emory University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Atlanta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Atlanta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportAtlanta, GA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$68.26/ hr$68–$68
- Inpharmd, LLCAtlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$48.08/ hr$48–$48
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Snellville, GA · 1 wage offer$65.34/ hr$65–$65
- Walgreen Co.Columbus, GA · 1 wage offer$65.19/ hr$65–$65
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$47Median$65.19High$67
5 employer-reported wage offers for Pharmacist in federal filings in Georgia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Pharmacist roles
- Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)Permanent$132k–$172k/ year
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