OH · Lorain · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Lorain, OH

The median pharmacist pay in the Lorain area is $65.62 per hour ($136,500 a year), with the typical range running from $61.19 to $74.73. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lorain and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Lorain. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lorain.

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Select Medical · Cleveland, OH

$52.00–$65.00/ hour
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Pharmacist pay in Lorain, OH

The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $64.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,910 pharmacists employed in the Cleveland metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.33$52,69062% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.19$127,2807% below U.S. median
Median$65.62$136,5001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.73$155,44013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.08$164,49020% above U.S. median

How Lorain ranks

  • 160th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 185th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

What your pay buys in Lorain

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.62 median hour buys what $69.87 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Lorain paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,362
  • Per year: $118,116
  • Per month: $9,843

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lorain

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).

Hospitals in Lorain

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Regional Medical Center
Lorain, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Clear Vista Health & Wellness
Lorain, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Elyria, OH6 mi$65.62/hr53,604
Parma, OH24 mi$65.62/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH37 mi$64.42/hr50,979
Akron, OH42 mi$64.42/hr189,664
Canton, OH61 mi$61.24/hr69,211
Toledo, OH74 mi$63.71/hr265,638

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Pharmacist salary in Ohio

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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Lorain city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Lorain, OH?

Pharmacists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $65.62 per hour, about $136,500 a year. The middle half earn between $61.19 and $74.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 185th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Lorain?

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

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Lorain 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 Lorain?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lorain 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Lorain?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportLorain, 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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