MA · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Springfield, MA

Pay for pharmacists in the Springfield area centers on $62.54 per hour, or about $130,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $58.49 and the upper quarter over $67.78. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springfield. That ranks 331st of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 305th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$108k–$131k/ year
  • Part time
  • Req R43822
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Pharmacist pay in Springfield, MA

The metro median is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 460 pharmacists employed in the Springfield metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.40$79,87042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.49$121,66012% below U.S. median
Median$62.54$130,0905% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.78$140,9803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.05$158,18015% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 331st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 305th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.54 median hour buys what $65.10 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,251
  • Per year: $112,572
  • Per month: $9,381

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

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Springfield

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, MA
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
Chicopee, MA5 mi$62.54/hr55,381
Hartford, CT25 mi$62.76/hr122,129
New Britain, CT33 mi$65.07/hr75,871
Bristol, CT36 mi$65.07/hr62,195
Worcester, MA39 mi$64.01/hr211,286
Meriden, CT42 mi$65.07/hr60,849

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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.

Massachusetts state guide

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Springfield, MA?

Pharmacists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $62.54 per hour, about $130,090 a year. The middle half earn between $58.49 and $67.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 305th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 331st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Springfield?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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

  • Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$52–$66
  • 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

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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