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Job outlook for pharmacist clerks in the United States
Pharmacist clerk job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pharmacist clerk job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 22,400 new jobs for pharmacist clerks are projected over the next decade.
Pharmacist clerk salaries have increased 16% for pharmacist clerks in the last 5 years.
There are over 56,920 pharmacist clerks currently employed in the United States.
There are 112,499 active pharmacist clerk job openings in the US.
The average pharmacist clerk salary is $32,705.
Are pharmacist clerk jobs in demand?
Pharmacist clerk job and salary trends over time
Pharmacist clerk jobs over time
Pharmacist clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,920 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 51,719 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 50,256 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 49,963 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 48,992 | 0.01% |
Average pharmacist clerk salary over time
Pharmacist clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,705 | $15.72 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $31,108 | $14.96 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $29,544 | $14.20 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $29,175 | $14.03 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $28,192 | $13.55 | +3.2% |
Pharmacist clerk jobs by state
Most common states for pharmacist clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,967 | 29% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,626 | 29% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 843 | 29% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 263 | 27% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 202 | 27% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 188 | 27% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,584 | 26% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,834 | 25% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 153 | 25% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,377 | 24% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 453 | 24% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 213 | 24% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,571 | 23% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,028 | 23% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,360 | 22% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,231 | 22% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 705 | 22% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 385 | 22% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 298 | 22% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,422 | 21% |
Most common cities for pharmacist clerks
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffersonville | 5 | 11% | $33,607 |
| 2 | Sun City West | 2 | 8% | $30,689 |
| 3 | Oregon City | 2 | 6% | $35,228 |
| 4 | Emporia | 1 | 4% | $33,700 |
| 5 | Bend | 2 | 2% | $35,110 |
| 6 | Costa Mesa | 2 | 2% | $36,177 |
| 7 | Apple Valley | 1 | 2% | $30,569 |
| 8 | La Habra | 1 | 2% | $36,175 |
| 9 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $33,698 |
| 10 | Lincoln | 1 | 2% | $36,769 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | 1 | 2% | $37,360 |
| 12 | Chandler | 2 | 1% | $30,646 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $37,090 |
| 14 | Plantation | 1 | 1% | $30,984 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $30,662 |
| 16 | Portland | 3 | 0% | $35,220 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $33,895 |
Pharmacist Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of pharmacist clerk experts
Idaho State University
University of California, Irvine
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate ProfessorIdaho State University
College of Pharmacy
What experience really stands out on Pharmacist Clerk resumes?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: In my experience, students who are well-rounded with good grades and with leadership and extra-curricular experience stand out. Especially if that extra-curricular experience is also connected to their expressed passion in the application letter.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Pharmacist Clerks?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Our curriculum at Idaho State has always involved synchronous distance education across 3 campus locations in two states, but the learning environment has still been a shift, even for our experienced distance learners. From students with families managing child care and virtual education, to finding a quiet place to attend class and study for those with roommates, the pandemic has been stressful for many of our students. That being said, they have been resilient and have risen to the challenge and since the pandemic began our students' academic performance has not suffered.
Our students have also been given the opportunity to serve our communities during the pandemic; helping with COVID screening, testing, and vaccination efforts through their service learning activities. Many have gone well above and beyond what is required for service learning and have volunteered many, many hours of service to our communities.
What type of skills will young Pharmacist Clerks need?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Leadership, flexibility and adaptability, innovation and creativity. Pharmacy is an ever-evolving profession and these are the skills that will help graduates to succeed in an ever changing environment.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Pharmacist Clerks?
Sarah McBane: The COVID-19 pandemic caused some changes in pharmacy education, but it's important to remember that pharmacy education is held to specific standards as defined by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Pharmacists who graduated in 2020, and likely those graduating in later years as well, will have gained experience in pandemic health care and telehealth. In addition, the graduating students will have enhanced their development of important life skills such as adaptability and creativity that will serve them well in every pharmacy practice setting. These skills will enable the graduates to face and address challenges more easily.
What type of skills will young Pharmacist Clerks need?
Sarah McBane: The profession has been evolving as long as I've been a pharmacist but, as with the rest of the healthcare system, the speed of that evolution really accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy graduates will need to flexible, innovative and entrepreneurial, able to adapt to changes and to create their own opportunities. We will continue to count on pharmacists as the medication experts, but what that looks like may vary from setting to setting.
What experience really stands out on Pharmacist Clerk resumes?
Sarah McBane: It is a bit difficult to offer a blanket recommendation for what stands out on resumes because the profession is so diverse. Pharmacists practice in community settings, institutions, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, the list goes on. I expect most employers will look for diversity of experiences as well as unique experiences, such as public health or public policy internships and international service missions.