PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacist - Facility Program Manager - Formulary - ADPAC
Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT
$135k–$176k/ year
New this week
Pharmacist jobs in Orem, UT
The median pharmacist pay in the Orem area is $65.00 per hour ($135,200 a year), with the typical range running from $62.00 to $73.27. That ranks 188th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 290th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Orem. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Orem.
- $65.00median pay per hour, Provo
- $62–$73typical range per hour
- 430pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacist pay in Orem, 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 430 pharmacists employed in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.51 | $107,140 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.00 | $128,960 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.00 | $135,200 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.27 | $152,400 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.60 | $163,490 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Orem ranks
- 188th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 290th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Orem
- Overall prices in Provo-Orem-Lehi run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.00 median hour buys what $66.17 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$2,340
- Per year: $117,000
- Per month: $9,750
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Orem
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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).
Open Pharmacist roles in Utah
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner - Patient Aligned Care Team
Veterans Health Administration · Ogden, UT
$135k–$176k/ year
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Hospitals in Orem
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Orem, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timpanogos Regional Hospital Orem, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Orem Community Hospital Orem, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital Orem, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 5 mi | $65.00/hr | 115,479 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 12 mi | $65.00/hr | 57,411 |
| Draper, UT | 16 mi | $65.97/hr | 50,166 |
| Sandy, UT | 20 mi | $65.97/hr | 92,840 |
| Herriman, UT | 22 mi | $65.97/hr | 62,352 |
| South Jordan, UT | 24 mi | $65.97/hr | 86,156 |
License and tax basics in Utah
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Orem, UT?
Pharmacists in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area have a median pay of $65.00 per hour, about $135,200 a year. The middle half earn between $62.00 and $73.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Orem a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Provo-Orem-Lehi ranks 290th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Orem?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Orem, led by Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Orem 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 Orem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Orem is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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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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
- Pharmacist - Facility Program Manager - Formulary - ADPACPermanent$135k–$176k/ year
- Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner - Patient Aligned Care TeamPermanent$135k–$176k/ year
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