NJ · Trenton · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Trenton, NJ

The median pharmacist pay in the Trenton area is $64.50 per hour ($134,170 a year), with the typical range running from $60.59 to $74.64. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Trenton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Trenton. The free report below lists employers near Trenton and what they pay.

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Pharmacist pay in Trenton, NJ

The metro median is 1% above the New Jersey statewide median of $63.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 390 pharmacists employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.02$101,96026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.59$126,0308% below U.S. median
Median$64.50$134,1702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.64$155,25013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.02$158,12015% above U.S. median

How Trenton ranks

  • 221st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 329th 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 Trenton

  • Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.50 median hour buys what $62.51 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Trenton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,322
  • Per year: $116,100
  • Per month: $9,675

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

Travel assignment per diem in Trenton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,568
13-week assignment$20,384

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 Trenton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Trenton Psychiatric Hosp
Trenton, NJ
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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, PA25 mi$66.33/hr1,573,916
New Brunswick, NJ25 mi$65.25/hr57,487
Camden, NJ27 mi$66.33/hr71,749
Plainfield, NJ33 mi$65.25/hr56,507
Perth Amboy, NJ33 mi$65.25/hr56,939
Bethlehem, PA42 mi$66.15/hr79,453

Pharmacist jobs in New Jersey · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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.

New Jersey state guide

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Trenton, NJ?

Pharmacists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $64.50 per hour, about $134,170 a year. The middle half earn between $60.59 and $74.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Trenton-Princeton ranks 329th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 221st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Trenton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton 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 Trenton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Trenton is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportTrenton, 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

  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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