RI · Pawtucket · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Pawtucket, RI

The median pharmacist pay in the Pawtucket area is $61.74 per hour ($128,420 a year), with the typical range running from $56.67 to $67.51. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Pawtucket and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in the Pawtucket metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pawtucket and what they pay.

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Who is hiring pharmacists near Pawtucket

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Sturdy Memorial Hospital1$69.86
BrightSpring Health Services1$67

Pharmacist pay in Pawtucket, RI

The metro median is in line with the Rhode Island statewide median of $61.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,740 pharmacists employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.22$64,94053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.67$117,87014% below U.S. median
Median$61.74$128,4207% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.51$140,4202% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.57$155,11013% above U.S. median

How Pawtucket ranks

  • 350th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 337th of 340 after adjusting for local prices

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 Pawtucket

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $61.74 median hour buys what $60.66 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Pawtucket paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,223
  • Per year: $111,132
  • Per month: $9,261

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pawtucket

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$154
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,638
13-week assignment$21,294

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 the Providence-Warwick area

CMS lists 13 hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area, 5 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Va Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Providence, RI4 mi$61.74/hr194,706
Cranston, RI9 mi$61.74/hr84,448
Brockton, MA23 mi$65.77/hr105,788
Framingham, MA30 mi$65.77/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA32 mi$65.77/hr60,159
Quincy, MA33 mi$65.77/hr103,434

Pharmacist jobs in Rhode Island · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

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

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Rhode Island state guide

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Pawtucket, RI?

Pharmacists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $61.74 per hour, about $128,420 a year. The middle half earn between $56.67 and $67.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 337th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 350th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Pawtucket?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pawtucket.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Pawtucket as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Pawtucket is $154 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,638 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
  • Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 13 postings$92.12/ hr$75–$114

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Low$54Median$72.98High$95

332 Pharmacist postings with published pay in the US, 282 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist / $5000 Sign on BonusPermanent
    $66.00–$68.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Warwick, RI · posted 30 days ago

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