UT · Ogden · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Ogden, UT

Pharmacists in the Ogden area earn a median of $65.04 per hour, about $135,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $61.42 and $73.50. That ranks 185th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 310th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Ogden. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Ogden.

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Pharmacist pay in Ogden, 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 Ogden 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 Ogden

  • 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 Ogden 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 Ogden

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 Ogden

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Ogden, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
Ogden, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Layton, UT10 mi$65.04/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT31 mi$65.97/hr217,783
Logan, UT36 mi$70.16/hr56,770
West Valley City, UT37 mi$65.97/hr138,144
Millcreek, UT38 mi$65.97/hr64,217
Taylorsville, UT39 mi$65.97/hr57,819

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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Ogden, 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 Ogden 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 Ogden?

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

Do I need a Utah license to work in Ogden 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 Ogden?

The federal per diem benchmark in Ogden 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Ogden?

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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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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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