PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist |Day/Evening Rotating Shifts
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$59.43–$95.08/ hour
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Pharmacist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
The median pharmacist pay in the Philadelphia area is $66.33 per hour ($137,960 a year), with the typical range running from $62.56 to $74.33. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Philadelphia and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.
- $66.33median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $63–$74typical range per hour
- 7,070pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Philadelphia
Roles in other cities of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist | Swank Center for Memory Care | Hybrid Position
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$59.43–$95.08/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health/Ambulatory Care | Hybrid
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$58.26–$93.22/ hour
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist | Casual | Day/Evening Rotating Shifts
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$58.26–$93.22/ hour
More open Pharmacist roles in Philadelphia
11 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Clinical Outpatient Pharmacist - Per Diem - Einstein Philadelphia
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA
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District Support Pharmacist Part Time
CVS Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time / Nights (7 on 7 off) - Center City Inpatient
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem - Center City Inpatient
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health · Philadelphia, PA
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District Support Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Disease - Full Time / Days - Center City
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Retail Pharmacist - Per Diem - Retail Apothecary
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Retail Pharmacist - Per Diem - Apothecary Unit
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Staff Pharmacist
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 2% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $65.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 7,070 pharmacists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.11 | $102,150 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.56 | $130,120 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.33 | $137,960 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.33 | $154,610 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.30 | $167,020 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 134th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 314th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
What your pay buys in Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.33 median hour buys what $64.68 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,388
- Per year: $119,394
- Per month: $9,950
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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).
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $66.33/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $64.50/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $66.33/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $62.04/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $66.15/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $66.15/hr | 79,453 |
Pharmacist jobs in Pennsylvania · Pharmacist jobs nationwide
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 Philadelphia, PA?
Pharmacists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $66.33 per hour, about $137,960 a year. The middle half earn between $62.56 and $74.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 314th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Philadelphia?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportPhiladelphia, PA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · 1 wage offer$64.75/ hr$65–$65
- 2310 Broad Street LLCPhiladelphia, PA · 1 wage offer$58.52/ hr$59–$59
- Rapoport Rx IncPhiladelphia, PA · 1 wage offer$51.48/ hr$51–$51
- Csp Pharmacy IncChester, PA · 1 wage offer$72.12/ hr$72–$72
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
- PharmacistPermanent$50.00–$65.00/ hour
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