Per diemPosted 15 days ago
Pharmacist
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Dayton, OH
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Pharmacist jobs in Dayton, OH
Pharmacists in the Dayton area earn a median of $64.49 per hour, about $134,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $61.92 and $72.01. That ranks 223rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 198th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dayton.
- $64.49median pay per hour, Dayton
- $62–$72typical range per hour
- 890pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Pharmacist roles in Dayton
2 more open roles from employers in Dayton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Pharmacist-Inpatient Pharmacy
Kettering Health · Dayton, OH
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Pharmacist pay in Dayton, 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 890 pharmacists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.30 | $71,340 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.92 | $128,790 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.49 | $134,130 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.01 | $149,780 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.03 | $160,220 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Dayton ranks
- 223rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 198th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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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- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.49 median hour buys what $69.57 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Dayton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,322
- Per year: $116,082
- Per month: $9,674
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dayton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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).
Open Pharmacist roles in Ohio
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Select Medical · Cleveland, OH
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Staff Pharmacist
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio
$52.79–$64.66/ hour
Hospitals in Dayton
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Va Medical Center Dayton, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kettering Health Dayton Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton Dayton, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering, OH | 7 mi | $64.49/hr | 57,028 |
| Middletown, OH | 21 mi | $65.06/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 24 mi | $63.42/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 33 mi | $65.06/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 47 mi | $65.06/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 66 mi | $64.26/hr | 933,263 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Dayton
Dayton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Dayton, OH?
Pharmacists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $64.49 per hour, about $134,130 a year. The middle half earn between $61.92 and $72.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dayton a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 198th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 223rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Dayton?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, led by Dayton Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton 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 Dayton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportDayton, 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
- ITS Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacist Analyst II - RemoteRemote$104k–$190k/ year
- PharmacistPermanent$52.00–$65.00/ hour
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