NJ · Camden · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Camden, NJ

Pay for pharmacists in the Camden area centers on $66.33 per hour, or about $137,960 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.56 and the upper quarter over $74.33. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Camden. That ranks 134th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 314th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Camden.

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Pharmacist Oncology PRN

Cooper University Health Care · Camden, NJ

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Pharmacist pay in Camden, NJ

The metro median is 4% above the New Jersey statewide median of $63.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 7,070 pharmacists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.11$102,15026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.56$130,1205% below U.S. median
Median$66.33$137,960in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.33$154,61012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.30$167,02021% above U.S. median

How Camden ranks

  • 134th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 314th 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 Camden

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.33 median hour buys what $64.68 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 Camden paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,388
  • Per year: $119,394
  • Per month: $9,950

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

Travel assignment per diem in Camden

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$112
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,344
13-week assignment$17,472

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 Camden

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
Camden, NJ
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Philadelphia, PA5 mi$66.33/hr1,573,916
Wilmington, DE27 mi$66.33/hr73,176
Trenton, NJ27 mi$64.50/hr91,193
Vineland, NJ33 mi$62.04/hr62,070
Allentown, PA49 mi$66.15/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA50 mi$66.15/hr79,453

Pharmacist jobs in New Jersey · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Camden, NJ?

Pharmacists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $66.33 per hour, about $137,960 a year. The middle half earn between $62.56 and $74.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 314th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Camden?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Camden.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Camden as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Camden?

The federal per diem benchmark in Camden is $112 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 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

  • Hamilton Pharmacy And Medical Company Inc.Hamilton, NJ · 1 wage offer$77.50/ hr$78–$78
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 2 postings$69.44/ hr$54–$76
  • Lambertville Pharmacy CorpLambertville, NJ · 1 wage offer$68.99/ hr$66–$72
  • SSAM Rx IncMonroe Township, NJ · 1 wage offer$68.75/ hr$69–$69

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2What they are offering now

Low$53Median$65.18High$80

10 Pharmacist postings with published pay in New Jersey, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist - Clinical Specialist (Pain Management)Permanent
    $139k–$180k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · East Orange, NJ · posted 2 days ago
  2. Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Full Time / Days - Washington TownshipPermanent
    $117k–$166k/ year
    Jefferson Health · New Jersey · posted 9 days ago

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