Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
The median pharmacist pay in the Stonecrest area is $65.51 per hour ($136,260 a year), with the typical range running from $59.22 to $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 21 hospitals in the Stonecrest metro area. The free report below lists employers near Stonecrest and what they pay.
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 |
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.
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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Get my free pay reportGross 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.
| 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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
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CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Hiram, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Cartersville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 17 mi | $65.51/hr | 59,370 |
| Atlanta, GA | 17 mi | $65.51/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 48 mi | $61.10/hr | 128,691 |
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Stonecrest city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, led by Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Stonecrest 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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