OH · Newark · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Newark, OH

Pharmacists in the Newark area earn a median of $64.26 per hour, about $133,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.62 and $73.03. That ranks 239th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 267th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newark. The free report below lists employers near Newark and what they pay.

Pharmacist pay in Newark, OH

The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $64.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,740 pharmacists employed in the Columbus metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.96$45,68067% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.62$107,37022% below U.S. median
Median$64.26$133,6503% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.03$151,90010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$77.80$161,82018% above U.S. median

How Newark ranks

  • 239th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 267th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Newark

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.26 median hour buys what $67.31 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,313
  • Per year: $115,668
  • Per month: $9,639

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

Travel assignment per diem in Newark

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 Newark 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 Newark

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Columbus, OH30 mi$64.26/hr933,263
Springfield, OH73 mi$63.42/hr58,138
Canton, OH75 mi$61.24/hr69,211
Akron, OH84 mi$64.42/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH89 mi$64.42/hr50,979
Elyria, OH91 mi$65.62/hr53,604

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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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Newark

Newark city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Newark, OH?

Pharmacists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $64.26 per hour, about $133,650 a year. The middle half earn between $51.62 and $73.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Columbus ranks 267th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Newark?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Newark, led by Licking Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Newark 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 Newark?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportNewark, 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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