PermanentPosted today
Pharmacist BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$61.50–$81.29/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Lawrence, MA
The median pharmacist pay in the Lawrence area is $65.77 per hour ($136,800 a year), with the typical range running from $62.92 to $74.30. 33 open roles with published pay are listed for Lawrence and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lawrence. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lawrence.
- $65.77median pay per hour, Boston
- $63–$74typical range per hour
- 5,900pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 33open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Lawrence
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$128k–$169k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care / EM - BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$128k–$169k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist - Salem Hospital
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$127k–$160k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - NWH
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$128k–$159k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$43.03–$62.50/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Pharmacist I BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$127k–$169k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$127k–$169k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Value Based Care Clinical Pharmacist - Care Management
Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA
$128k–$159k/ year
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist II
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$53.85–$78.13/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Medicine, Surgery MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$127k–$169k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Med-Surg MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$127k–$169k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacists near Lawrence
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 23 | $71.17 |
| Boston Medical Center | 10 | $52.77 |
Pharmacist pay in Lawrence, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.75 | $109,720 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.92 | $130,870 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.77 | $136,800 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.30 | $154,540 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.24 | $164,820 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Lawrence 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 Lawrence
- 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $137 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,519 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,747 |
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 Lawrence
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lawrence, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 7 mi | $65.77/hr | 68,291 |
| Lowell, MA | 9 mi | $65.77/hr | 120,418 |
| Nashua, NH | 17 mi | $66.13/hr | 91,851 |
Pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts · Pharmacist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
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Other healthcare roles in Lawrence
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
We list 33 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lawrence.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lawrence is $137 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportLawrence, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Pharmacist BWHPermanent$61.50–$81.29/ hour
- Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWHPermanent$128k–$169k/ year
+ 57 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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