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Are you thinking of becoming a pharmacist manager and really want to work at Walgreens? Turns out, your chances to become a pharmacist manager are better in some states than others.As pharmacist managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for pharmacist managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a pharmacist manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Nevada is the best state for jobs for pharmacist managers, and Illinois is the worst. The most common pay in Nevada is $89,734, while the median pay in Illinois is $45,980.We found that the Midwest is best for pharmacist managers, and the West is the worst. Los Angeles, CA is the best city in the country for pharmacist manager jobs, where as Nevada is the best state in the country.
10 best states for pharmacist managers in 2026
1. Nevada
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 229 Average annual salary: $89,734 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
2. Texas
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 2,629 Average annual salary: $80,016 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
3. Arizona
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 517 Average annual salary: $98,194 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
4. California
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 2,392 Average annual salary: $103,361 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
5. New Mexico
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 190 Average annual salary: $87,736 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
6. Alabama
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 711 Average annual salary: $66,051 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
7. Arkansas
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 360 Average annual salary: $66,820 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
8. Washington
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 1,129 Average annual salary: $67,344 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
9. Mississippi
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 298 Average annual salary: $66,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
10. Oregon
Total pharmacist manager jobs: 447 Average annual salary: $75,984 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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Detailed list of the best states for a pharmacist manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $89,734 | $50,000 | 2,998,039 | 229 |
| 2 | Texas | $80,016 | $44,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,629 |
| 3 | Arizona | $98,194 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 517 |
| 4 | California | $103,361 | $61,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,392 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $87,736 | $48,000 | 2,088,070 | 190 |
| 6 | Alabama | $66,051 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 711 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $66,820 | $34,000 | 3,004,279 | 360 |
| 8 | Washington | $67,344 | $34,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,129 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $66,726 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 298 |
| 10 | Oregon | $75,984 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 447 |
| 11 | Georgia | $66,717 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,436 |
| 12 | Florida | $82,560 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,270 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $67,858 | $34,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,199 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $74,125 | $40,000 | 4,684,333 | 237 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $67,492 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 46 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $96,393 | $80,000 | 1,427,538 | 62 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $60,735 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 775 |
| 18 | Virginia | $61,851 | $30,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,321 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $67,427 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 258 |
| 20 | Utah | $63,130 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 294 |
| 21 | Idaho | $61,253 | $30,000 | 1,716,943 | 196 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $64,404 | $32,000 | 1,815,857 | 96 |
| 23 | Colorado | $61,556 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 714 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $55,293 | $27,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,808 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $62,081 | $31,000 | 1,059,639 | 97 |
| 26 | Ohio | $54,181 | $27,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,538 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $54,217 | $28,000 | 1,342,795 | 275 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $54,796 | $28,000 | 4,454,189 | 481 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $57,496 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 331 |
| 30 | Delaware | $63,613 | $31,000 | 961,939 | 59 |
| 31 | Maryland | $58,825 | $28,000 | 6,052,177 | 810 |
| 32 | Maine | $51,815 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 252 |
| 33 | Kansas | $55,001 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 322 |
| 34 | Montana | $53,690 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 142 |
| 35 | Indiana | $55,206 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 499 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $51,415 | $26,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,403 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $55,755 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 159 |
| 38 | Missouri | $52,240 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 751 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $47,538 | $25,000 | 5,795,483 | 805 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $55,721 | $27,000 | 693,972 | 162 |
| 41 | Alaska | $38,957 | $28,000 | 739,795 | 116 |
| 42 | Vermont | $42,708 | $22,000 | 623,657 | 146 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $48,400 | $27,000 | 869,666 | 97 |
| 44 | Connecticut | $53,373 | $26,000 | 3,588,184 | 227 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $53,680 | $26,000 | 9,005,644 | 532 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $45,285 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 743 |
| 47 | Iowa | $45,301 | $24,000 | 3,145,711 | 445 |
| 48 | Michigan | $49,128 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 454 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $41,501 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 60 |
| 50 | New York | $47,279 | $23,000 | 19,849,399 | 916 |
| 51 | Illinois | $45,980 | $24,000 | 12,802,023 | 570 |
Highest paying states for pharmacist managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Pharmacist Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $89,734 |
| 2 | Texas | $80,016 |
| 3 | Arizona | $98,194 |
| 4 | California | $103,361 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $87,736 |
| 6 | Alabama | $66,051 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $66,820 |
| 8 | Washington | $67,344 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $66,726 |
| 10 | Oregon | $75,984 |
| 11 | Georgia | $66,717 |
| 12 | Florida | $82,560 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $67,858 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $74,125 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $67,492 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $96,393 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $60,735 |
| 18 | Virginia | $61,851 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $67,427 |
| 20 | Utah | $63,130 |
| 21 | Idaho | $61,253 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $64,404 |
| 23 | Colorado | $61,556 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $55,293 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $62,081 |
| 26 | Ohio | $54,181 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $54,217 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $54,796 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $57,496 |
| 30 | Delaware | $63,613 |
| 31 | Maryland | $58,825 |
| 32 | Maine | $51,815 |
| 33 | Kansas | $55,001 |
| 34 | Montana | $53,690 |
| 35 | Indiana | $55,206 |
| 36 | Massachusetts | $51,415 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $55,755 |
| 38 | Missouri | $52,240 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $47,538 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $55,721 |
| 41 | Alaska | $38,957 |
| 42 | Vermont | $42,708 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $48,400 |
| 44 | Connecticut | $53,373 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $53,680 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $45,285 |
| 47 | Iowa | $45,301 |
| 48 | Michigan | $49,128 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $41,501 |
| 50 | New York | $47,279 |
| 51 | Illinois | $45,980 |
Expert opinions on the best states for pharmacist managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for pharmacist managers 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