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Pharmacist - Clinical Specialist (Pain Management)
Veterans Health Administration · East Orange, NJ
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Pharmacist jobs in New Brunswick, NJ
The median pharmacist pay in the New Brunswick area is $65.25 per hour ($135,720 a year), with the typical range running from $60.87 to $75.29. 1 open role with published pay is listed for New Brunswick and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick. The free report below lists employers near New Brunswick and what they pay.
- $65.25median pay per hour, New York
- $61–$75typical range per hour
- 22,010pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in New Brunswick, NJ
The metro median is 2% above the New Jersey statewide median of $63.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 22,010 pharmacists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.38 | $100,630 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.87 | $126,610 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.25 | $135,720 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.29 | $156,600 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.72 | $167,900 | 22% above U.S. median |
How New Brunswick ranks
- 174th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 339th 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 New Brunswick
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.25 median hour buys what $57.97 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 New Brunswick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,349
- Per year: $117,450
- Per month: $9,788
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in New Brunswick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| 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 New Brunswick
CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Specialized Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, NJ | 9 mi | $65.25/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 9 mi | $65.25/hr | 56,939 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $64.50/hr | 91,193 |
License and tax basics in New Jersey
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.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in New Brunswick, NJ?
Pharmacists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $65.25 per hour, about $135,720 a year. The middle half earn between $60.87 and $75.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Brunswick a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 339th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 174th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in New Brunswick?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Brunswick.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Brunswick is $122 a night for lodging and $80 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.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in New Brunswick?
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Your Pharmacist pay reportNew Brunswick, NJ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Pharmacist - Clinical Specialist (Pain Management)Permanent$139k–$180k/ year
- Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Full Time / Days - Washington TownshipPermanent$117k–$166k/ year
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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