MA · Brockton · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Brockton, MA

Pharmacists in the Brockton area earn a median of $65.77 per hour, about $136,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.92 and $74.30. That ranks 156th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 336th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Brockton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Brockton.

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Pharmacist pay in Brockton, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 5,900 pharmacists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$52.75$109,72020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.92$130,8705% below U.S. median
Median$65.77$136,800in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.30$154,54012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.24$164,82020% above U.S. median

How Brockton ranks

  • 156th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 336th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Brockton

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.77 median hour buys what $60.75 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Brockton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,368
  • Per year: $118,386
  • Per month: $9,865

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Brockton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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).

Hospitals in Brockton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Brockton, MA
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Weymouth Town, MA10 mi$65.77/hr60,159
Quincy, MA12 mi$65.77/hr103,434
Taunton, MA13 mi$61.74/hr61,936
Pawtucket, RI23 mi$61.74/hr76,996

Pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Brockton, MA?

Pharmacists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $65.77 per hour, about $136,800 a year. The middle half earn between $62.92 and $74.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 336th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Brockton?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Brockton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brockton.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Brockton as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Brockton is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Brockton?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 31 postings$70.70/ hr$47–$81
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Falmouth, MA · 2 wage offers$66.40/ hr$66–$67
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 9 postings$64.76/ hr$46–$86
  • Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$52–$66

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$46Median$66.54High$81

59 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 41 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 59 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist BWHPermanent
    $61.50–$81.29/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today
  2. Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWHPermanent
    $128k–$169k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today

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