UT · Layton · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Layton, UT

The median pharmacist pay in the Layton area is $65.04 per hour ($135,290 a year), with the typical range running from $61.42 to $73.50. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Layton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Layton. The free report below lists employers near Layton and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Ogden area.

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Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health · Layton, UT

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Pharmacist pay in Layton, UT

The metro median is 1% below the Utah statewide median of $65.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 400 pharmacists employed in the Ogden metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.25$92,04033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.42$127,7507% below U.S. median
Median$65.04$135,2902% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.50$152,88011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.96$166,32021% above U.S. median

How Layton ranks

  • 185th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 310th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Utah 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 Layton

  • Overall prices in Ogden run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.04 median hour buys what $64.81 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 Layton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,341
  • Per year: $117,072
  • Per month: $9,756

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

Travel assignment per diem in Layton

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Layton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Layton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
Layton, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Layton, UT
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
Ogden, UT10 mi$65.04/hr88,656
Salt Lake City, UT21 mi$65.97/hr217,783
West Valley City, UT27 mi$65.97/hr138,144
Millcreek, UT28 mi$65.97/hr64,217
Taylorsville, UT29 mi$65.97/hr57,819
Murray, UT30 mi$65.97/hr50,817

Pharmacist jobs in Utah · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Utah

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

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

Utah state guide

Other healthcare roles in Layton

Layton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Layton, UT?

Pharmacists in the Ogden metro area have a median pay of $65.04 per hour, about $135,290 a year. The middle half earn between $61.42 and $73.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Ogden ranks 310th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Layton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Ogden area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Layton.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Layton as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Layton 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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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, UT · 2 postings$74.88/ hr$65–$85
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

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: 2 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist - Facility Program Manager - Formulary - ADPACPermanent
    $135k–$176k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT · posted 2 days ago
  2. Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner - Patient Aligned Care TeamPermanent
    $135k–$176k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Ogden, UT · posted 7 days ago

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