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It seems like clinical pharmacologists are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for clinical pharmacologists aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As clinical pharmacologists are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for clinical pharmacologists. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a clinical pharmacologist, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Rhode Island is the best state for jobs for clinical pharmacologists, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in Rhode Island is $139,460, while the median pay in Mississippi is $78,389.If you are currently seeking employment as a clinical pharmacologist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for clinical pharmacologists in 2025
1. Rhode Island
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 133 Average annual salary: $139,460 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
2. Maine
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 179 Average annual salary: $129,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
3. Montana
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 119 Average annual salary: $139,435 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Connecticut
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 337 Average annual salary: $137,474 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. New Jersey
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 887 Average annual salary: $129,352 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. California
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 3,544 Average annual salary: $123,808 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
7. Tennessee
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 497 Average annual salary: $118,130 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
8. Alaska
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 8 Average annual salary: $148,509 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 0.11
9. Nevada
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 167 Average annual salary: $117,984 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
10. Washington
Total clinical pharmacologist jobs: 752 Average annual salary: $114,692 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
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Detailed list of the best states for a clinical pharmacologist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $139,460 | $96,000 | 1,059,639 | 133 |
| 2 | Maine | $129,613 | $88,000 | 1,335,907 | 179 |
| 3 | Montana | $139,435 | $95,000 | 1,050,493 | 119 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $137,474 | $94,000 | 3,588,184 | 337 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $129,352 | $89,000 | 9,005,644 | 887 |
| 6 | California | $123,808 | $84,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,544 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $118,130 | $81,000 | 6,715,984 | 497 |
| 8 | Alaska | $148,509 | $106,000 | 739,795 | 8 |
| 9 | Nevada | $117,984 | $80,000 | 2,998,039 | 167 |
| 10 | Washington | $114,692 | $79,000 | 7,405,743 | 752 |
| 11 | Oregon | $112,140 | $77,000 | 4,142,776 | 444 |
| 12 | Indiana | $112,872 | $77,000 | 6,666,818 | 549 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $108,715 | $74,000 | 10,273,419 | 856 |
| 14 | Maryland | $119,051 | $81,000 | 6,052,177 | 547 |
| 15 | Arizona | $106,225 | $73,000 | 7,016,270 | 570 |
| 16 | Michigan | $109,688 | $75,000 | 9,962,311 | 607 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $122,511 | $83,000 | 6,859,819 | 192 |
| 18 | Delaware | $117,571 | $80,000 | 961,939 | 79 |
| 19 | Illinois | $113,990 | $78,000 | 12,802,023 | 910 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $110,499 | $75,000 | 5,576,606 | 543 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $105,683 | $72,000 | 3,930,864 | 265 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $101,167 | $69,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,052 |
| 23 | Ohio | $105,298 | $72,000 | 11,658,609 | 778 |
| 24 | Vermont | $107,435 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 61 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $100,614 | $69,000 | 5,795,483 | 452 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $103,491 | $70,000 | 579,315 | 34 |
| 27 | Florida | $94,876 | $65,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,656 |
| 28 | Idaho | $103,573 | $70,000 | 1,716,943 | 102 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $96,743 | $67,000 | 1,427,538 | 89 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $96,070 | $66,000 | 693,972 | 178 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $87,086 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 110 |
| 32 | New York | $91,420 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,488 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $89,089 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 103 |
| 34 | Utah | $96,514 | $65,000 | 3,101,833 | 256 |
| 35 | Texas | $90,310 | $62,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,793 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $102,152 | $69,000 | 1,342,795 | 13 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $95,983 | $66,000 | 3,004,279 | 149 |
| 38 | Colorado | $96,745 | $66,000 | 5,607,154 | 454 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $87,806 | $60,000 | 2,088,070 | 171 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $89,806 | $61,000 | 4,454,189 | 269 |
| 41 | Kansas | $85,085 | $58,000 | 2,913,123 | 257 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $82,515 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 125 |
| 43 | Virginia | $88,960 | $61,000 | 8,470,020 | 688 |
| 44 | Alabama | $86,654 | $59,000 | 4,874,747 | 177 |
| 45 | Georgia | $87,250 | $59,000 | 10,429,379 | 668 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $72,586 | $50,000 | 4,684,333 | 303 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $84,674 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 161 |
| 48 | Iowa | $82,635 | $56,000 | 3,145,711 | 234 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $79,115 | $54,000 | 5,024,369 | 294 |
| 50 | Missouri | $72,268 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 472 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $78,389 | $54,000 | 2,984,100 | 103 |
Highest paying states for clinical pharmacologists
| Rank | State | Avg. Clinical Pharmacologist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $139,460 |
| 2 | Maine | $129,613 |
| 3 | Montana | $139,435 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $137,474 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $129,352 |
| 6 | California | $123,808 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $118,130 |
| 8 | Alaska | $148,509 |
| 9 | Nevada | $117,984 |
| 10 | Washington | $114,692 |
| 11 | Oregon | $112,140 |
| 12 | Indiana | $112,872 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $108,715 |
| 14 | Maryland | $119,051 |
| 15 | Arizona | $106,225 |
| 16 | Michigan | $109,688 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $122,511 |
| 18 | Delaware | $117,571 |
| 19 | Illinois | $113,990 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $110,499 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $105,683 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $101,167 |
| 23 | Ohio | $105,298 |
| 24 | Vermont | $107,435 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $100,614 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $103,491 |
| 27 | Florida | $94,876 |
| 28 | Idaho | $103,573 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $96,743 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $96,070 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $87,086 |
| 32 | New York | $91,420 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $89,089 |
| 34 | Utah | $96,514 |
| 35 | Texas | $90,310 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $102,152 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $95,983 |
| 38 | Colorado | $96,745 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $87,806 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $89,806 |
| 41 | Kansas | $85,085 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $82,515 |
| 43 | Virginia | $88,960 |
| 44 | Alabama | $86,654 |
| 45 | Georgia | $87,250 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $72,586 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $84,674 |
| 48 | Iowa | $82,635 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $79,115 |
| 50 | Missouri | $72,268 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $78,389 |
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Updated January 8, 2025