GA · Johns Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Johns Creek, GA

Pay for pharmacists in the Johns Creek 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 1 hospital in Johns Creek. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Johns Creek.

Pharmacist pay in Johns Creek, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.84$80,79041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.22$123,18010% below U.S. median
Median$65.51$136,2601% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.99$155,98013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.53$173,74026% above U.S. median

How Johns Creek 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.

What your pay buys in Johns Creek

  • 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.

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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 Johns Creek

ItemFederal 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

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Hospitals in Johns Creek

CMS lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$65.51/hr67,275
Roswell, GA8 mi$65.51/hr92,227
Athens, GA48 mi$61.10/hr128,691

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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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek, led by Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Johns Creek 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 reportJohns Creek, 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
  • 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
  • Inpharmd, LLCAtlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$48.08/ hr$48–$48

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

  1. Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)Permanent
    $132k–$172k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA · posted yesterday

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