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It seems like pharmacists in charge are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for pharmacists in charge aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Vermont is the best state for pharmacists in charge, while Oregon and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Vermont has a median salary of $140,267 and Oregon has the highest median salary among all 50 states for pharmacists in charge.
The median salary for pharmacists in charge in Vermont is $140,267. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $104,813, which ranked worst for pharmacists in charge, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a pharmacist in charge, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for pharmacists in charge in 2026
1. Vermont
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 156 Average annual salary: $140,267 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.92
2. Washington
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 1,075 Average annual salary: $146,727 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
3. Alaska
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $152,351 Lowest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
4. Oregon
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 440 Average annual salary: $158,000 Lowest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
5. Wisconsin
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 816 Average annual salary: $134,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
6. Nevada
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 226 Average annual salary: $142,059 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. Massachusetts
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 1,278 Average annual salary: $141,088 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
8. New Hampshire
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 279 Average annual salary: $135,067 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
9. Rhode Island
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $140,829 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
10. Maine
Total pharmacist in charge jobs: 253 Average annual salary: $128,821 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.81
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a pharmacist in charge
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a pharmacist in charge
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $140,267 | $104,000 | 623,657 | 156 |
| 2 | Washington | $146,727 | $106,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,075 |
| 3 | Alaska | $152,351 | $127,000 | 739,795 | 109 |
| 4 | Oregon | $158,000 | $116,000 | 4,142,776 | 440 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $134,946 | $99,000 | 5,795,483 | 816 |
| 6 | Nevada | $142,059 | $107,000 | 2,998,039 | 226 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $141,088 | $106,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,278 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $135,067 | $101,000 | 1,342,795 | 279 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $140,829 | $106,000 | 1,059,639 | 91 |
| 10 | Maine | $128,821 | $96,000 | 1,335,907 | 253 |
| 11 | California | $157,059 | $119,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,154 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $136,483 | $100,000 | 5,576,606 | 763 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $126,856 | $96,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,663 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $134,884 | $103,000 | 2,088,070 | 185 |
| 15 | Maryland | $139,010 | $106,000 | 6,052,177 | 690 |
| 16 | Idaho | $130,433 | $94,000 | 1,716,943 | 179 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $138,510 | $104,000 | 3,588,184 | 216 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $129,996 | $96,000 | 1,920,076 | 179 |
| 19 | Michigan | $132,031 | $98,000 | 9,962,311 | 474 |
| 20 | Ohio | $120,263 | $90,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,495 |
| 21 | Montana | $124,945 | $91,000 | 1,050,493 | 145 |
| 22 | Utah | $127,408 | $94,000 | 3,101,833 | 274 |
| 23 | Illinois | $125,931 | $93,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,497 |
| 24 | Virginia | $127,774 | $98,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,146 |
| 25 | Kansas | $122,081 | $91,000 | 2,913,123 | 333 |
| 26 | New York | $136,536 | $103,000 | 19,849,399 | 717 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $138,559 | $106,000 | 693,972 | 106 |
| 28 | Indiana | $123,873 | $92,000 | 6,666,818 | 434 |
| 29 | Missouri | $120,867 | $91,000 | 6,113,532 | 742 |
| 30 | Arizona | $124,965 | $96,000 | 7,016,270 | 538 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $119,139 | $90,000 | 4,454,189 | 462 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $121,553 | $94,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,029 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $134,242 | $102,000 | 9,005,644 | 423 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $113,601 | $87,000 | 6,715,984 | 753 |
| 35 | Delaware | $126,035 | $96,000 | 961,939 | 77 |
| 36 | Georgia | $118,101 | $92,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,201 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $120,561 | $89,000 | 755,393 | 62 |
| 38 | Texas | $115,345 | $90,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,540 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $115,992 | $88,000 | 3,930,864 | 357 |
| 40 | Colorado | $121,797 | $90,000 | 5,607,154 | 703 |
| 41 | Alabama | $109,501 | $85,000 | 4,874,747 | 755 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $111,382 | $87,000 | 4,684,333 | 502 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $116,426 | $85,000 | 579,315 | 53 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $108,889 | $85,000 | 2,984,100 | 307 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $121,540 | $104,000 | 1,427,538 | 51 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $111,130 | $84,000 | 1,815,857 | 126 |
| 47 | Iowa | $107,280 | $79,000 | 3,145,711 | 430 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $91,871 | $70,000 | 3,004,279 | 379 |
| 49 | Florida | $114,143 | $91,000 | 20,984,400 | 998 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $112,790 | $88,000 | 5,024,369 | 227 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $104,813 | $77,000 | 869,666 | 91 |
Highest paying states for pharmacists in charge
| Rank | State | Avg. Pharmacist In Charge Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $140,267 |
| 2 | Washington | $146,727 |
| 3 | Alaska | $152,351 |
| 4 | Oregon | $158,000 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $134,946 |
| 6 | Nevada | $142,059 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $141,088 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $135,067 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $140,829 |
| 10 | Maine | $128,821 |
| 11 | California | $157,059 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $136,483 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $126,856 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $134,884 |
| 15 | Maryland | $139,010 |
| 16 | Idaho | $130,433 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $138,510 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $129,996 |
| 19 | Michigan | $132,031 |
| 20 | Ohio | $120,263 |
| 21 | Montana | $124,945 |
| 22 | Utah | $127,408 |
| 23 | Illinois | $125,931 |
| 24 | Virginia | $127,774 |
| 25 | Kansas | $122,081 |
| 26 | New York | $136,536 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $138,559 |
| 28 | Indiana | $123,873 |
| 29 | Missouri | $120,867 |
| 30 | Arizona | $124,965 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $119,139 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $121,553 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $134,242 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $113,601 |
| 35 | Delaware | $126,035 |
| 36 | Georgia | $118,101 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $120,561 |
| 38 | Texas | $115,345 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $115,992 |
| 40 | Colorado | $121,797 |
| 41 | Alabama | $109,501 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $111,382 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $116,426 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $108,889 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $121,540 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $111,130 |
| 47 | Iowa | $107,280 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $91,871 |
| 49 | Florida | $114,143 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $112,790 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $104,813 |
Expert opinions on the best states for pharmacists in charge
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Pharmacists in charge to find work opportunities?
Dr. Jeff Goad
Professor, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University
If graduates are mobile, they'll always find opportunities around the country. One of the most significant growth areas for pharmacy graduates is in Ambulatory Care. Healthcare systems and health plans are beginning to realize the value of pharmacists managing patients' medication therapy needs and chronic health issues to provide the best health outcomes cost-effectively.
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Updated January 8, 2025