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BrightSpring Health Services · Great Falls, MT
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Pharmacist jobs in Great Falls, MT
Pharmacists in the Great Falls area earn a median of $64.90 per hour, about $134,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.50 and $70.39. That ranks 194th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 272nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls. The free report below lists employers near Great Falls and what they pay.
- $64.90median pay per hour, Great Falls
- $62–$70typical range per hour
- 120pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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2 more open roles from employers in Great Falls. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Pharmacist, Pharmacy Oncology (Full Time)
Benefis Health System · Great Falls, MT
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Pharmacist pay in Great Falls, MT
The metro median is 2% below the Montana statewide median of $65.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 120 pharmacists employed in the Great Falls metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.61 | $101,110 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.50 | $130,000 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.90 | $134,990 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $70.39 | $146,410 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.67 | $155,310 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Great Falls ranks
- 194th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 272nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Montana 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.
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- Overall prices in Great Falls run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.90 median hour buys what $67.01 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Great Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,336
- Per year: $116,820
- Per month: $9,735
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Great Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Great Falls
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Great Falls
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc Great Falls, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls, MT | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 126 mi | $72.93/hr | 57,894 |
| Missoula, MT | 135 mi | $63.53/hr | 78,204 |
| Billings, MT | 176 mi | $65.98/hr | 121,483 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 256 mi | $71.42/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 277 mi | $70.53/hr | 108,267 |
| Spokane, WA | 286 mi | $70.53/hr | 230,609 |
License and tax basics in Montana
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Great Falls
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Great Falls, MT?
Pharmacists in the Great Falls metro area have a median pay of $64.90 per hour, about $134,990 a year. The middle half earn between $62.50 and $70.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Great Falls a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Great Falls ranks 272nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 194th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Great Falls?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, led by Benefis Hospitals Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Great Falls as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana 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 Great Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Great Falls is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Great Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Albertson's LLCBozeman, MT · 1 wage offer$68.00/ hr$68–$68
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
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2What they are offering now
Low$54Median$72.98High$95
332 Pharmacist postings with published pay in the US, 282 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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