MD · Rockville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Rockville, MD

The median pharmacist pay in the Rockville area is $69.18 per hour ($143,890 a year), with the typical range running from $62.64 to $78.03. That ranks 74th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 324th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rockville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rockville.

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Pharmacist pay in Rockville, MD

The metro median is 6% above the Maryland statewide median of $65.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 4,870 pharmacists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.86$107,87022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.64$130,2905% below U.S. median
Median$69.18$143,8905% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.03$162,30018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.17$172,99026% above U.S. median

How Rockville ranks

  • 74th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 324th of 340 after adjusting for local prices

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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What your pay buys in Rockville

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.18 median hour buys what $63.54 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Rockville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,490
  • Per year: $124,524
  • Per month: $10,377

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Rockville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Maryland

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rockville as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Pharmacist I

University of Maryland Medical System · Towson, MD

$57.13–$85.75/ hour
  • ['FULL_TIME']
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services · Columbia, MD

$141k–$152k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197685
New this week
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Hospitals in Rockville

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rockville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, MD
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Gaithersburg, MD5 mi$69.18/hr70,686
Washington, DC14 mi$69.18/hr702,250
Baltimore, MD33 mi$65.17/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA80 mi$64.23/hr58,441
Harrisburg, PA84 mi$64.75/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE98 mi$66.33/hr73,176

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License and tax basics in Maryland

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Rockville

Rockville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Rockville, MD?

Pharmacists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $69.18 per hour, about $143,890 a year. The middle half earn between $62.64 and $78.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 324th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Rockville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rockville, led by Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Rockville as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Rockville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rockville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · 1 wage offer$59.28/ hr$57–$62
  • Welcare Pharmacy LLCElkton, MD · 1 wage offer$56.00/ hr$56–$56
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118

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2What they are offering now

Low$56Median$70.97High$93

4 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Maryland, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical Pharmacist IPermanent
    $57.13–$85.75/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Towson, MD · posted yesterday
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $141k–$152k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Columbia, MD · posted 6 days ago

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