VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

The median pharmacist pay in the Lynchburg area is $64.22 per hour ($133,570 a year), with the typical range running from $60.68 to $72.19. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lynchburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lynchburg.

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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

Pharmacist

LifePoint Health · Lynchburg, VA

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Pharmacist pay in Lynchburg, VA

The metro median is 3% below the Virginia statewide median of $66.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 200 pharmacists employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.02$93,64032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.68$126,2108% below U.S. median
Median$64.22$133,5703% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.19$150,1609% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.33$158,77015% above U.S. median

How Lynchburg ranks

  • 242nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 120th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 Virginia 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 Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.22 median hour buys what $71.86 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Lynchburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,312
  • Per year: $115,596
  • Per month: $9,633

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lynchburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,274
13-week assignment$16,562

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 Lynchburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Roanoke, VA43 mi$65.07/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$68.50/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$64.14/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$66.50/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$64.05/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$65.37/hr301,870

Pharmacist jobs in Virginia · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

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

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

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lynchburg

Lynchburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Lynchburg, VA?

Pharmacists in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $64.22 per hour, about $133,570 a year. The middle half earn between $60.68 and $72.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lynchburg ranks 120th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Lynchburg?

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

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg as a pharmacist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Lynchburg?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 6 postings$87.32/ hr$71–$103
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 3 postings$80.29/ hr$64–$101
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAPortsmouth, VA · 2 postings$75.04/ hr$65–$85
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Staunton, VA · 3 wage offers$71.57/ hr$68–$74

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2What they are offering now

Low$53Median$74.65High$102

26 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Virginia, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 26 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical PharmacistPermanent
    $148k–$215k/ year
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted today
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $131k–$133k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Roanoke, VA · posted today

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