How much does a pharmacist manager make?

The average pharmacist manager salary in the United States is $93,996. Pharmacist manager salaries typically range between $57,000 and $153,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pharmacist managers is $45.19 per hour. Pharmacist manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pharmacist managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Pharmacist manager salary

Q: What state pays Pharmacist Managers the most?

California pays Pharmacist Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $103,361 per year, or $49.69 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a pharmacist manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a pharmacist manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Arizona you should be paid close to $98,194 per year.

Q: How much do pharmaceutical managers make?

Pharmaceutical managers make $144,010 a year, on average. The range in how much they can potentially earn starts from $101,000 to $190,000 a year. The type of pharmaceutical manager and the company impact earning potential.

Q: How much does a CVS pharmacist manager make?

A CVS pharmacist manager makes $119,816 a year, on average ($48 an hour). CVS pays below the national average for pharmacist managers, which is $144,010 a year. How much a CVS pharmacist manager can make ranges between $100,360 to $155,085 a year. One reason for their range in pay comes down to the store's location. Other factors, such as years of experience, may also impact earning potential.

Q: How much does a pharmacy manager at Costco make?

A pharmacy manager at Costco makes $136,808 per year, on average. Costco pays close to the national average for pharmacy managers, which is $144,010 a year. How much a Costco pharmacy manager can make ranges between $124,304 to $180,204 a year. One reason for their range in pay comes down to the store's location.

Quoted expert

Michael J. Avaltroni Ph.D.

Average pharmacist manager salary

$93,996

$45.19 hourly rate

Entry-level pharmacist manager salary

$57,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Pharmacist Manager Salary

The average salary for a Pharmacist Manager in the United States is approximately $93,996 per year or about $45 per hour. This figure varies based on geographic location and years of experience, making it essential for aspiring pharmacists to research market trends in their area.

Factors Influencing Salary

Several factors influence a pharmacist manager's salary:

Location: States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for healthcare services.
Experience: More experienced pharmacists generally command higher salaries, reflecting their expertise and leadership roles.
Industry: Pharmacist managers in retail, hospitals, or specialized practices may see salary variations based on the sector.

Understanding these dynamics can assist individuals in making informed career decisions. Additionally, continuing education and certifications may further enhance earning potential. Explore the opportunities available to you in this vital healthcare role.

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Pharmacist manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Comparably, the average salary for a pharmacist manager typically falls between $93,996 and $169,526.

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Average pharmacist manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for pharmacist managers are California, Arizona, and Hawaii. The lowest average pharmacist manager salary states are Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota.

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Highest paying states for pharmacist managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Nevada	$89,734	$43.14
2	Texas	$80,016	$38.47
3	Arizona	$98,194	$47.21
4	California	$103,361	$49.69
5	New Mexico	$87,736	$42.18
6	Alabama	$66,051	$31.76
7	Arkansas	$66,820	$32.13
8	Washington	$67,344	$32.38
9	Mississippi	$66,726	$32.08
10	Oregon	$75,984	$36.53
11	Georgia	$66,717	$32.08
12	Florida	$82,560	$39.69
13	North Carolina	$67,858	$32.62
14	Louisiana	$74,125	$35.64
15	Wyoming	$67,492	$32.45
16	Hawaii	$96,393	$46.34
17	Tennessee	$60,735	$29.20
18	Virginia	$61,851	$29.74
19	South Carolina	$67,427	$32.42
20	Utah	$63,130	$30.35
21	Idaho	$61,253	$29.45
22	West Virginia	$64,404	$30.96
23	Colorado	$61,556	$29.59
24	Pennsylvania	$55,293	$26.58
25	Rhode Island	$62,081	$29.85
26	Ohio	$54,181	$26.05
27	New Hampshire	$54,217	$26.07
28	Kentucky	$54,796	$26.34
29	Oklahoma	$57,496	$27.64
30	Delaware	$63,613	$30.58
31	Maryland	$58,825	$28.28
32	Maine	$51,815	$24.91
33	Kansas	$55,001	$26.44
34	Montana	$53,690	$25.81
35	Indiana	$55,206	$26.54
36	Massachusetts	$51,415	$24.72
37	Nebraska	$55,755	$26.81
38	Missouri	$52,240	$25.12
39	Wisconsin	$47,538	$22.85
40	District of Columbia	$55,721	$26.79
41	Alaska	$38,957	$18.73
42	Vermont	$42,708	$20.53
43	South Dakota	$48,400	$23.27
44	Connecticut	$53,373	$25.66
45	New Jersey	$53,680	$25.81
46	Minnesota	$45,285	$21.77
47	Iowa	$45,301	$21.78
48	Michigan	$49,128	$23.62
49	North Dakota	$41,501	$19.95
50	New York	$47,279	$22.73
51	Illinois	$45,980	$22.11

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Highest paying cities for pharmacist managers

The highest-paying cities for pharmacist managers are Los Angeles, CA, Yuma, AZ, and Miami, FL.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Los Angeles, CA	$104,986	$50.47
2	Yuma, AZ	$101,429	$48.76
3	Miami, FL	$87,619	$42.12
4	San Antonio, TX	$85,684	$41.19
5	Portland, OR	$74,320	$35.73
6	Fayetteville, NC	$68,987	$33.17
7	Tacoma, WA	$68,757	$33.06
8	Memphis, TN	$63,379	$30.47
9	Colorado Springs, CO	$62,934	$30.26
10	Charlottesville, VA	$60,158	$28.92
11	Baltimore, MD	$58,573	$28.16
12	Oklahoma City, OK	$58,089	$27.93
13	Philadelphia, PA	$55,757	$26.81
14	Indianapolis, IN	$55,571	$26.72
15	Washington, DC	$55,539	$26.70
16	New Haven, CT	$53,451	$25.70
17	Cleveland, OH	$53,031	$25.50
18	Portland, ME	$52,823	$25.40
19	Boston, MA	$51,387	$24.71
20	Detroit, MI	$49,372	$23.74

Pharmacist manager salary details

A pharmacist manager's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $153,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average pharmacist manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a pharmacist manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$153,000	$12,750	$74
75th Percentile	$121,000	$10,083	$58
Average	$93,996	$7,833	$45
25th Percentile	$72,000	$6,000	$35
10th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$27

Highest paying pharmacist manager jobs

The highest paying types of pharmacist managers are medical director, medical manager, and pharmacist in charge.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Service Director	$114,981	$9,582	$55.28	64,277
Interim Director	$104,142	$8,678	$50.07	49,433
Nursing Director	$87,643	$7,304	$42.14	76,956
Clinical Director	$96,497	$8,041	$46.39	83,232
Medical Director	$230,317	$19,193	$110.73	75,810
Practice Administrator	$78,493	$6,541	$37.74	75,986

How would you rate the starting salaries for pharmacist managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael J. Avaltroni Ph.D.

Dean, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Starting salaries for pharmacists are typically among the highest of any profession, with averages exceeding $125k per year, and the unemployment rate for pharmacists has been perennially very low. The salary structure provides a great opportunity for new graduates, and there is room for growth and advancement in every area of pharmacy, from community retail to hospital to industry. Upward mobility exists in many areas of practice, and the prospect for expanded leadership roles in pharmacy and healthcare practice should serve the profession well in promoting additional growth opportunities.

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Which companies pay pharmacist managers the most?

Pharmacist manager salaries at Safeway and Hy-Vee are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pharmacist manager salary at companies like Hannaford Supermarkets and Mayo Clinic are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Safeway	$139,997	$67.31
2	Hy-Vee	$137,525	$66.12
3	Hannaford Supermarkets	$135,814	$65.30
4	Mayo Clinic	$135,373	$65.08
5	H-E-B	$135,370	$65.08
6	Vons	$134,682	$64.75
7	Stater Bros.	$131,818	$63.37
8	Stanford Health Care	$131,361	$63.15
9	Raley's	$131,029	$62.99
10	Cedars-Sinai	$129,916	$62.46
11	Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32	$129,643	$62.33
12	Albertsons Companies	$128,598	$61.83
13	United Supermarkets of Oklahoma	$127,015	$61.06
14	Amazon	$126,062	$60.61
15	Winn-Dixie	$125,730	$60.45
16	Union Health	$123,999	$59.61
17	UPMC	$122,948	$59.11
18	Lowell General Hospital	$122,496	$58.89
19	Cleveland Clinic	$122,075	$58.69
20	Siemens	$121,601	$58.46

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Pharmacist manager salary trends

The average pharmacist manager salary has risen by $16,117 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pharmacist manager earned $77,879 annually, but today, they earn $93,996 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for pharmacist managers over the last decade.

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Average pharmacist manager salary over time

Compare pharmacist manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Pharmacist manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$94,000	$45.19	+3.2%
2024	$91,000	$43.76	+1.2%
2023	$89,900	$43.22	+1.4%
2022	$88,700	$42.62	+1.8%
2021	$87,000	$41.84	+2.1%

Recently added pharmacist manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Memorialcare	Manager, Pharmacy Services Inpatient	Fountain Valley, CA	06/29/2025	$177,632
Walgreens	Pharmacy Manager-Newly Increased Salary Range	Fort Worth, TX	06/28/2025	$69,300
Wal-Mart	(USA) Pharmacist Manager-Sam's	Bloomington, IN	06/28/2025	$112,000
IHC	Pharmacy Manager	Kokomo, IN	06/28/2025	$150,000
CVS Health	Pharmacy Manager	Kansas City, MO	06/27/2025	$135,655
CVS Health	Pharmacy Manager	Minneapolis, MN	06/27/2025	$135,655
Walmart	Pharmacy Manager	Boise, ID	06/27/2025	$112,000
McKesson Corporation	Manager, Mid Pharmacist	Summerville, SC	06/26/2025	$115,400
Hannaford	Pharmacy Manager	Dexter, ME	06/26/2025	$120,100
Walgreens	Pharmacy Manager	Henderson, NV	06/26/2025	$285,971