PermanentPosted today
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Relief
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$71.38–$92.81/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Albany, OR
Pharmacists in the Albany area earn a median of $69.65 per hour, about $144,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.92 and $80.42. That ranks 70th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 275th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Albany. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.
- $69.65median pay per hour, Corvallis
- $63–$80typical range per hour
- 110pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacist pay in Albany, OR
The metro median is 11% below the Oregon statewide median of $78.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 110 pharmacists employed in the Corvallis metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.97 | $68,580 | 50% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.92 | $130,870 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $69.65 | $144,880 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $80.42 | $167,270 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.42 | $167,270 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 70th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 275th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 7 Oregon 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 Albany
- Overall prices in Corvallis run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $69.65 median hour buys what $66.96 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$2,507
- Per year: $125,370
- Per month: $10,448
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corvallis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albany
| Item | Federal 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 Oregon
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Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$69.98–$90.99/ hour
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Clinical Pharmacist
Saint Charles Health System · Redmond, OR
$71.38–$92.81/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Infusion Services
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$135k–$192k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Infusion Pharmacist
US Oncology Network · Clackamas, OR
$135k–$192k/ year
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$71.38–$92.81/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in Albany
CMS lists 1 hospital in Albany, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Albany General Hospital Albany, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | 10 mi | $69.65/hr | 61,993 |
| Salem, OR | 21 mi | $78.42/hr | 180,406 |
| Eugene, OR | 39 mi | $72.57/hr | 178,786 |
| Springfield, OR | 40 mi | $72.57/hr | 61,182 |
| Tigard, OR | 57 mi | $81.50/hr | 57,301 |
| Beaverton, OR | 60 mi | $81.50/hr | 98,302 |
License and tax basics in Oregon
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Albany
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Albany, OR?
Pharmacists in the Corvallis metro area have a median pay of $69.65 per hour, about $144,880 a year. The middle half earn between $62.92 and $80.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Corvallis ranks 275th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Albany?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Albany, led by Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Albany as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Albany?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albany 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 reportAlbany, OR · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 4 postings$82.09/ hr$70–$93
- US Oncology NetworkTigard, OR · 2 postings$78.52/ hr$65–$92
- Safeway Inc.Bend, OR · 1 wage offer$77.25/ hr$77–$77
- Albertson's LLCEugene, OR · 1 wage offer$73.25/ hr$73–$73
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$65Median$81.28High$93
6 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Oregon, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Pharmacist roles
- Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - ReliefPermanent$71.38–$92.81/ hour
- Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - CardiologyPermanent$69.98–$90.99/ hour
+ 4 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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