PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist, eICU 40hr Overnight, (7 on/ 7 off)
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$99k–$178k/ year
New this week
Pharmacist jobs in Worcester, MA
Pay for pharmacists in the Worcester area centers on $64.01 per hour, or about $133,130 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.42 and the upper quarter over $66.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. That ranks 262nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 330th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Worcester.
- $64.01median pay per hour, Worcester
- $59–$67typical range per hour
- 710pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 9open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Worcester
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Clinical Pharmacist, Central Pharmacy Operations, 32hr, Day
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$99k–$178k/ year
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Per diemPosted yesterday
Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy-Prescription Center, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$47.53–$85.55/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical ICU, 40hr, Day
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$99k–$178k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Infusion Center Pharmacy, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$46.26–$83.26/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Pharmacist Consultant
BrightSpring Health Services · Worcester, MA
$92k–$103k/ year
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem (all shifts)
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$46.26–$83.26/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy North Pavilion, 40hr, Eve (2p-10:30p)
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$96k–$173k/ year
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory (Pediatrics), 24hr, Day
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$96k–$173k/ year
More open Pharmacist roles in Worcester
1 more open role from employers in Worcester. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Staff Pharmacist
Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 8 | $65.65 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $46.80 |
Pharmacist pay in Worcester, MA
The metro median is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 710 pharmacists employed in the Worcester metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.85 | $64,170 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.42 | $123,590 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.01 | $133,130 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.71 | $138,760 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.78 | $155,540 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 262nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 330th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.01 median hour buys what $62.43 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,304
- Per year: $115,218
- Per month: $9,602
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Worcester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $65.77/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $65.77/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $65.77/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $61.74/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $65.77/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $65.77/hr | 121,186 |
Pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts · Pharmacist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Worcester, MA?
Pharmacists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $64.01 per hour, about $133,130 a year. The middle half earn between $59.42 and $66.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 330th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 262nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Worcester?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Worcester?
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Your Pharmacist pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 9 postings$64.76/ hr$46–$86
- 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
- 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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