OH · Akron · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Akron, OH

The median pharmacist pay in the Akron area is $64.42 per hour ($134,000 a year), with the typical range running from $57.50 to $72.74. That ranks 229th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 220th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Akron. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Akron.

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1 more open role from employers in Akron. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Pharmacist pay in Akron, OH

The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $64.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 840 pharmacists employed in the Akron metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.42$48,71065% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$57.50$119,60013% below U.S. median
Median$64.42$134,0003% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.74$151,30010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.29$164,92020% above U.S. median

How Akron ranks

  • 229th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 220th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Ohio 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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What your pay buys in Akron

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.42 median hour buys what $68.99 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Akron paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,319
  • Per year: $115,956
  • Per month: $9,663

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

Travel assignment per diem in Akron

ItemFederal 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).

Open Pharmacist roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Akron as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist

Select Medical · Cleveland, OH

$52.00–$65.00/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 387323
New this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Staff Pharmacist

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$52.79–$64.66/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R159533
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Hospitals in Akron

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Akron, OH
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Summa Health System
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH7 mi$64.42/hr50,979
Canton, OH20 mi$61.24/hr69,211
Parma, OH24 mi$65.62/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH29 mi$65.62/hr365,379
Elyria, OH37 mi$65.62/hr53,604
Lorain, OH42 mi$65.62/hr65,751

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License and tax basics in Ohio

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Ohio 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 Akron, OH?

Pharmacists in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $64.42 per hour, about $134,000 a year. The middle half earn between $57.50 and $72.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Akron ranks 220th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Akron?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, led by Akron General Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Akron 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.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportAkron, OH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Lorain, OH · 1 wage offer$66.20/ hr$66–$66
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$65.78/ hr$66–$66
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLCCincinnati, OH · 1 wage offer$64.88/ hr$65–$65
  • The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH · 2 wage offers$55.99/ hr$52–$60

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$58.72High$91

3 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Ohio, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Pharmacist roles

  1. ITS Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacist Analyst II - RemoteRemote
    $104k–$190k/ year
    ProMedica · Remote (OH hiring) · posted today
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $52.00–$65.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Cleveland, OH · posted today

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