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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Mental Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Memphis, TN
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Pharmacist jobs in Memphis, TN
Pay for pharmacists in the Memphis area centers on $64.54 per hour, or about $134,230 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.10 and the upper quarter over $69.53. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Memphis. That ranks 220th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 176th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Memphis.
- $64.54median pay per hour, Memphis
- $60–$70typical range per hour
- 1,490pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Tenet Healthcare · Memphis, TN
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CVS Health · Memphis, TN
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Clinical Pharmacist | Main Pharmacy | Le Bonheur Childrens
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN
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Select Medical · Memphis, TN
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The metro median is 2% above the Tennessee statewide median of $63.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,490 pharmacists employed in the Memphis metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.63 | $61,630 | 55% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.10 | $125,010 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.54 | $134,230 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $69.53 | $144,620 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.74 | $161,700 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Memphis ranks
- 220th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 176th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Memphis
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.54 median hour buys what $70.02 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
Estimate your Memphis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,323
- Per year: $116,172
- Per month: $9,681
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Memphis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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 Memphis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Crestwyn Behavioral Health Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Lakeside Behavioral Health System Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $64.54/hr | 57,493 |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $64.54/hr | 56,708 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $66.06/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 74 mi | $64.87/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $64.61/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 138 mi | $64.61/hr | 204,774 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Memphis
Memphis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Memphis, TN?
Pharmacists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $64.54 per hour, about $134,230 a year. The middle half earn between $60.10 and $69.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Memphis a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 176th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 220th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Memphis?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Memphis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Memphis.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Memphis 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 Memphis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Memphis is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportMemphis, TN · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN · 1 wage offer$55.00/ hr$55–$55
- 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
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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