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Clinical pharmacist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected clinical pharmacist job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 7,700 new jobs for clinical pharmacists are projected over the next decade.
Clinical pharmacist salaries have increased 5% for clinical pharmacists in the last 5 years.
There are over 185,283 clinical pharmacists currently employed in the United States.
There are 101,564 active clinical pharmacist job openings in the US.
The average clinical pharmacist salary is $94,705.
Year | # of jobs | % of population |
---|---|---|
2021 | 185,283 | 0.05% |
2020 | 187,014 | 0.06% |
2019 | 184,483 | 0.06% |
2018 | 183,505 | 0.06% |
2017 | 183,374 | 0.06% |
Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | $94,705 | $45.53 | +0.5% |
2024 | $94,249 | $45.31 | +1.6% |
2023 | $92,799 | $44.62 | +1.6% |
2022 | $91,365 | $43.93 | +1.6% |
2021 | $89,937 | $43.24 | +0.6% |
Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 274 | 39% |
2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,554 | 28% |
3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 272 | 28% |
4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 208 | 28% |
5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 287 | 27% |
6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 207 | 24% |
7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,982 | 23% |
8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,737 | 23% |
9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,363 | 23% |
10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,305 | 23% |
11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 177 | 23% |
12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,853 | 22% |
13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,350 | 22% |
14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 924 | 22% |
15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 703 | 22% |
16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 652 | 22% |
17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,693 | 21% |
18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,166 | 21% |
19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,427 | 21% |
20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 227 | 21% |
Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Martinez | 7 | 18% | $123,130 |
2 | Topeka | 9 | 7% | $60,005 |
3 | Boston | 42 | 6% | $59,885 |
4 | Lansing | 7 | 6% | $55,616 |
5 | Baton Rouge | 8 | 4% | $78,342 |
6 | Des Moines | 8 | 4% | $46,138 |
7 | Little Rock | 7 | 4% | $51,995 |
8 | Fort Wayne | 7 | 3% | $50,804 |
9 | Baltimore | 15 | 2% | $67,745 |
10 | Indianapolis | 15 | 2% | $52,255 |
11 | Washington | 12 | 2% | $66,939 |
12 | Miami | 11 | 2% | $90,782 |
13 | Sacramento | 11 | 2% | $120,039 |
14 | Tampa | 8 | 2% | $86,490 |
15 | Phoenix | 15 | 1% | $93,989 |
16 | San Diego | 11 | 1% | $122,834 |
17 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $67,213 |
18 | Los Angeles | 10 | 0% | $125,657 |
19 | Chicago | 7 | 0% | $51,531 |
Wilkes University
The University of Findlay
Sara Reece PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, FCCP: Being a lifelong learner is vital as a pharmacist as the practice is evolving rapidly. Integration of AI is just one example. Developing proficiency with AI to maximize the benefits that it provides. Depending on the specific area of pharmacy you choose, unique skills will become more important and prevalent in the next 3 - 5 years. For example, as an ambulatory care pharmacist proficiency in population-based care and quality measures are important and will grow in their importance.
Rubi Mahato PhD, MBA: Be open to new possibilities, network with pharmacy professionals, communicate effectively, and never stop learning.
Rubi Mahato PhD, MBA: Negotiate upfront, consider the field you want to go into, take business courses to climb the ladder quickly.
Rubi Mahato PhD, MBA: Critical thinking, adaptability, effective patient counseling, and effective communication with healthcare professionals.
The University of Findlay
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration
Jenna Mills PharmD, BCPS: Give yourself patience and grace as you transition from a student pharmacist into a registered pharmacist (RPh). Being a new practitioner comes with many learning curves: responsibility for patient care, working efficiently, and learning site-specific policies and procedures that will be new to you, to name a few. Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day – you’re beginning your career and will learn more about the site and yourself as a pharmacist every day. Pharmacy school may be over, but maintain your willingness to learn. Ask questions, take notes during your training for reference later, and remember that every shift comes with opportunities to learn.