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Pharmacist jobs in Gallatin, TN
Pay for pharmacists in the Gallatin area centers on $65.15 per hour, or about $135,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.62 and the upper quarter over $73.13. That ranks 177th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 257th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gallatin. The free report below lists employers near Gallatin and what they pay.
- $65.15median pay per hour, Nashville
- $61–$73typical range per hour
- 2,650pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacist pay in Gallatin, TN
The metro median is 3% above the Tennessee statewide median of $63.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,650 pharmacists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.92 | $49,750 | 64% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.62 | $126,090 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.15 | $135,500 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.13 | $152,110 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.58 | $161,370 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Gallatin ranks
- 177th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 257th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 10 Tennessee 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 Gallatin
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.15 median hour buys what $67.63 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$2,345
- Per year: $117,270
- Per month: $9,772
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gallatin
| 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).
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Hospitals in Gallatin
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gallatin, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma Gallatin, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, TN | 9 mi | $65.15/hr | 63,947 |
| Lebanon, TN | 14 mi | $65.15/hr | 51,501 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 41 mi | $61.16/hr | 79,076 |
| Clarksville, TN | 50 mi | $61.30/hr | 185,690 |
| Owensboro, KY | 102 mi | $64.82/hr | 60,675 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 114 mi | $62.60/hr | 191,496 |
License and tax basics in Tennessee
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Gallatin, TN?
Pharmacists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $65.15 per hour, about $135,500 a year. The middle half earn between $60.62 and $73.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gallatin a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 257th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Gallatin?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gallatin, led by Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Gallatin as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Gallatin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gallatin 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 reportGallatin, TN · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Pramukh Ashish 1 LLCLenoir City, TN · 1 wage offer$63.46/ hr$63–$63
- Sai Geeta Drug LLCChattanooga, TN · 1 wage offer$62.50/ hr$62–$62
- St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN · 1 wage offer$55.00/ hr$55–$55
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$53Median$58.75High$63
4 employer-reported wage offers for Pharmacist in federal filings in Tennessee, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Pharmacist roles
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Mental Health)Permanent$140k–$182k/ year
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