UT · St. George · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in St. George, UT

Pharmacists in the St. George area earn a median of $66.93 per hour, about $139,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.53 and $80.00. That ranks 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 231st of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in St. George. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. George.

Pharmacist pay in St. George, UT

The metro median is 2% above the Utah statewide median of $65.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 160 pharmacists employed in the St. George metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$53.93$112,17018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.53$125,9008% below U.S. median
Median$66.93$139,2101% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$80.00$166,40021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.00$166,40021% above U.S. median

How St. George ranks

  • 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 231st of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 St. George

  • Overall prices in St. George run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.93 median hour buys what $68.77 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$2,409
  • Per year: $120,474
  • Per month: $10,040

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. George

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).

Open Pharmacist roles in Utah

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Hospitals in St. George

CMS lists 1 hospital in St. George, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St. George Regional Hospital
St George, 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
North Las Vegas, NV100 mi$65.11/hr294,034
Henderson, NV109 mi$65.11/hr350,039
Las Vegas, NV110 mi$65.11/hr678,922
Flagstaff, AZ170 mi$75.97/hr77,539
Lake Havasu City, AZ183 mi$73.52/hr59,037
Prescott Valley, AZ185 mi$71.38/hr51,440

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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Other healthcare roles in St. George

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in St. George, UT?

Pharmacists in the St. George metro area have a median pay of $66.93 per hour, about $139,210 a year. The middle half earn between $60.53 and $80.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. George a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

St. George ranks 231st of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 107th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in St. George?

CMS lists 1 hospital in St. George, led by St. George Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in St. George 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 St. George?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. George 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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