PA · Bethlehem · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Bethlehem, PA

The median pharmacist pay in the Bethlehem area is $66.15 per hour ($137,600 a year), with the typical range running from $62.82 to $74.02. That ranks 141st of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 289th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bethlehem.

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Pharmacist pay in Bethlehem, PA

The metro median is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $65.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,000 pharmacists employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.28$102,50025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.82$130,6705% below U.S. median
Median$66.15$137,600in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.02$153,96012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.00$164,32020% above U.S. median

How Bethlehem ranks

  • 141st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 289th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Bethlehem

  • Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.15 median hour buys what $66.17 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Bethlehem paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,381
  • Per year: $119,070
  • Per month: $9,922

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bethlehem

ItemFederal 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 Pennsylvania

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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Pharmacist

Select Medical · Natrona Heights, PA

$50.00–$65.00/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 383897
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Hospitals in Bethlehem

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Lukes Hospital
Bethlehem, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 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
Allentown, PA6 mi$66.15/hr127,138
Reading, PA35 mi$66.28/hr96,000
Trenton, NJ42 mi$64.50/hr91,193
Philadelphia, PA44 mi$66.33/hr1,573,916
New Brunswick, NJ49 mi$65.25/hr57,487
Camden, NJ50 mi$66.33/hr71,749

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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Bethlehem, PA?

Pharmacists in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $66.15 per hour, about $137,600 a year. The middle half earn between $62.82 and $74.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 289th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Bethlehem?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem, led by St Lukes Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Bethlehem as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bethlehem 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 reportBethlehem, PA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Bethlehem, PA · 2 wage offers$64.64/ hr$64–$65
  • Csp Pharmacy IncChester, PA · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
  • Ahr Pharma IncPennsylvania, PA · 1 wage offer$68.00/ hr$68–$68
  • Gdd Pharmacy Services, Inc.Harrisburg, PA · 1 wage offer$64.90/ hr$65–$65

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

2What they are offering now

Low$62Median$64.00High$65

18 employer-reported wage offers for Pharmacist in federal filings in Pennsylvania, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Pharmacist roles

  1. PharmacistPermanent
    $50.00–$65.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Natrona Heights, PA · posted 15 days ago

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