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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for pharmacist supervisors in the United States. Pharmacist supervisor positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for pharmacist supervisors.We wanted to look at the best states for pharmacist supervisors -- where there are plenty of pharmacist supervisor jobs to go around and pharmacist supervisors get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
The median salary for pharmacist supervisors in Oregon is $151,922. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $92,324, which ranked worst for pharmacist supervisors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Oregon is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for pharmacist supervisors.
10 best states for pharmacist supervisors in 2025
1. Oregon
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 521 Average annual salary: $151,922 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 1.272. Washington
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 1,034 Average annual salary: $135,894 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.433. Nevada
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 177 Average annual salary: $138,932 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.864. Alaska
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 101 Average annual salary: $141,938 Lowest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.225. California
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 2,065 Average annual salary: $155,765 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.716. Colorado
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 681 Average annual salary: $134,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.167. Rhode Island
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 85 Average annual salary: $129,390 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.718. Maryland
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 905 Average annual salary: $131,841 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.449. New Mexico
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $124,816 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.1910. Wisconsin
Total pharmacist supervisor jobs: 842 Average annual salary: $119,655 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a pharmacist supervisor
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Detailed list of the best states for a pharmacist supervisor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $151,922 | $106,000 | 4,142,776 | 521 |
| 2 | Washington | $135,894 | $93,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,034 |
| 3 | Nevada | $138,932 | $101,000 | 2,998,039 | 177 |
| 4 | Alaska | $141,938 | $117,000 | 739,795 | 101 |
| 5 | California | $155,765 | $115,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,065 |
| 6 | Colorado | $134,204 | $93,000 | 5,607,154 | 681 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $129,390 | $90,000 | 1,059,639 | 85 |
| 8 | Maryland | $131,841 | $94,000 | 6,052,177 | 905 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $124,816 | $92,000 | 2,088,070 | 231 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $119,655 | $79,000 | 5,795,483 | 842 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $120,479 | $81,000 | 1,920,076 | 220 |
| 12 | Texas | $117,546 | $89,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,056 |
| 13 | Utah | $121,727 | $84,000 | 3,101,833 | 301 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $113,598 | $80,000 | 4,454,189 | 619 |
| 15 | Michigan | $121,156 | $82,000 | 9,962,311 | 530 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $119,856 | $78,000 | 5,576,606 | 946 |
| 17 | Idaho | $119,801 | $81,000 | 1,716,943 | 197 |
| 18 | Kansas | $116,706 | $81,000 | 2,913,123 | 400 |
| 19 | Virginia | $123,020 | $89,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,241 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $131,764 | $94,000 | 693,972 | 121 |
| 21 | Georgia | $116,102 | $88,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,446 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $112,965 | $82,000 | 3,930,864 | 426 |
| 23 | Alabama | $110,243 | $83,000 | 4,874,747 | 668 |
| 24 | Missouri | $114,633 | $79,000 | 6,113,532 | 915 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $121,115 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 111 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $110,712 | $82,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,468 |
| 27 | Vermont | $121,185 | $80,000 | 623,657 | 52 |
| 28 | New York | $125,185 | $88,000 | 19,849,399 | 913 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $125,832 | $89,000 | 9,005,644 | 534 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $124,546 | $87,000 | 3,588,184 | 209 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $123,280 | $85,000 | 6,859,819 | 482 |
| 32 | Indiana | $110,800 | $76,000 | 6,666,818 | 588 |
| 33 | Montana | $110,666 | $74,000 | 1,050,493 | 164 |
| 34 | Florida | $115,247 | $89,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,133 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $112,931 | $86,000 | 5,024,369 | 302 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $113,657 | $80,000 | 12,805,537 | 700 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $110,488 | $81,000 | 6,715,984 | 319 |
| 38 | Ohio | $109,444 | $75,000 | 11,658,609 | 719 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $118,928 | $100,000 | 1,427,538 | 72 |
| 40 | Delaware | $119,256 | $85,000 | 961,939 | 49 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $109,630 | $84,000 | 4,684,333 | 264 |
| 42 | Maine | $112,369 | $74,000 | 1,335,907 | 87 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $108,516 | $73,000 | 579,315 | 41 |
| 44 | Arizona | $106,867 | $80,000 | 7,016,270 | 529 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $107,008 | $81,000 | 2,984,100 | 138 |
| 46 | Iowa | $97,247 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 503 |
| 47 | Illinois | $115,015 | $77,000 | 12,802,023 | 564 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $105,231 | $74,000 | 1,815,857 | 91 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $99,946 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 70 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $89,538 | $65,000 | 3,004,279 | 314 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $92,324 | $61,000 | 869,666 | 96 |
Highest paying states for pharmacist supervisors
| Rank | State | Avg. Pharmacist Supervisor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $151,922 |
| 2 | Washington | $135,894 |
| 3 | Nevada | $138,932 |
| 4 | Alaska | $141,938 |
| 5 | California | $155,765 |
| 6 | Colorado | $134,204 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $129,390 |
| 8 | Maryland | $131,841 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $124,816 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $119,655 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $120,479 |
| 12 | Texas | $117,546 |
| 13 | Utah | $121,727 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $113,598 |
| 15 | Michigan | $121,156 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $119,856 |
| 17 | Idaho | $119,801 |
| 18 | Kansas | $116,706 |
| 19 | Virginia | $123,020 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $131,764 |
| 21 | Georgia | $116,102 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $112,965 |
| 23 | Alabama | $110,243 |
| 24 | Missouri | $114,633 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $121,115 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $110,712 |
| 27 | Vermont | $121,185 |
| 28 | New York | $125,185 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $125,832 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $124,546 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $123,280 |
| 32 | Indiana | $110,800 |
| 33 | Montana | $110,666 |
| 34 | Florida | $115,247 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $112,931 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $113,657 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $110,488 |
| 38 | Ohio | $109,444 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $118,928 |
| 40 | Delaware | $119,256 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $109,630 |
| 42 | Maine | $112,369 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $108,516 |
| 44 | Arizona | $106,867 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $107,008 |
| 46 | Iowa | $97,247 |
| 47 | Illinois | $115,015 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $105,231 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $99,946 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $89,538 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $92,324 |
Expert opinions on the best states for pharmacist supervisors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for pharmacist supervisors 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