Per diemPosted 15 days ago
Pharmacist Per Diem Weekends
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
$54.31–$85.40/ hour
Pharmacist jobs in Taunton, MA
The median pharmacist pay in the Taunton area is $61.74 per hour ($128,420 a year), with the typical range running from $56.67 to $67.51. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Taunton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Taunton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Taunton.
- $61.74median pay per hour, Providence
- $57–$68typical range per hour
- 1,740pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Taunton
Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Pharmacist / $5000 Sign on Bonus
BrightSpring Health Services · Warwick, RI
$66.00–$68.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 1 | $69.86 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $67 |
Pharmacist pay in Taunton, MA
The metro median is 6% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,740 pharmacists employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.22 | $64,940 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.67 | $117,870 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.74 | $128,420 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.51 | $140,420 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.57 | $155,110 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Taunton ranks
- 350th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 337th 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.
What your pay buys in Taunton
- Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.74 median hour buys what $60.66 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 Taunton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,223
- Per year: $111,132
- Per month: $9,261
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Taunton
| Item | Federal 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 Taunton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Taunton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital Taunton, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Taunton State Hospital Taunton, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MA | 12 mi | $61.74/hr | 94,689 |
| Brockton, MA | 13 mi | $65.77/hr | 105,788 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 14 mi | $61.74/hr | 76,996 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 22 mi | $65.77/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 25 mi | $65.77/hr | 103,434 |
| Newton, MA | 30 mi | $65.77/hr | 90,700 |
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Taunton, MA?
Pharmacists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $61.74 per hour, about $128,420 a year. The middle half earn between $56.67 and $67.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Taunton a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 337th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 350th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Taunton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Taunton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Taunton 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 Taunton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Taunton 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.
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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
- 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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