Staff pharmacist demographics and statistics in the US
Staff pharmacist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates staff pharmacist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our staff pharmacist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about staff pharmacists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 239,071 staff pharmacists currently employed in the United States.
- 53.5% of all staff pharmacists are women, while 46.5% are men.
- The average staff pharmacist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of staff pharmacists is White (62.5%), followed by Asian (20.7%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
- Staff pharmacists are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
- The retail industry is the highest-paying for staff pharmacists.
- 11% of all staff pharmacists are LGBT.
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Staff pharmacist demographics by:
Staff pharmacist gender statistics
53.5% of staff pharmacists are women and 46.5% of staff pharmacists are men.
- Female, 53.5%
- Male, 46.5%
Staff pharmacist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% |
| Male | 46.5% |
Staff pharmacist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,208
Female income
$93,158
Staff pharmacist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff pharmacist positions over time. Currently, 53.5% of staff pharmacists are female.
Staff pharmacist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2011 | 53.01% | 46.99% |
| 2012 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2013 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2014 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2015 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2016 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2017 | 48.96% | 51.04% |
| 2018 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2019 | 50.01% | 49.99% |
| 2020 | 47.94% | 52.06% |
| 2021 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
Staff pharmacist related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff pharmacists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Staff Pharmacist | 47% | 53% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Staff pharmacist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff pharmacists is White, which makes up 62.5% of all staff pharmacists. Comparatively, 20.7% of staff pharmacists are Asian and 7.1% of staff pharmacists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Asian, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Staff pharmacist race
| Staff pharmacist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Asian | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Staff pharmacist race and ethnicity over time
See how staff pharmacist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff pharmacist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 7.22% | 15.25% | 4.36% |
| 2011 | 71.13% | 6.57% | 16.14% | 4.21% |
| 2012 | 69.38% | 7.86% | 16.18% | 4.89% |
| 2013 | 69.74% | 7.92% | 15.80% | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 69.80% | 7.90% | 16.30% | 3.90% |
| 2015 | 69.84% | 7.11% | 16.53% | 4.32% |
| 2016 | 68.19% | 7.74% | 17.10% | 4.82% |
| 2017 | 67.97% | 7.81% | 17.63% | 4.71% |
| 2018 | 67.18% | 6.94% | 19.09% | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 66.26% | 7.70% | 18.74% | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 65.14% | 6.63% | 19.24% | 5.30% |
| 2021 | 62.45% | 7.08% | 20.72% | 5.60% |
Staff pharmacist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown staff pharmacists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american staff pharmacists have the lowest average salary at $92,689.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,034 |
| White | $96,420 |
| Black or African American | $92,689 |
| Asian | $96,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,440 |
Average staff pharmacist age
See how the average age of staff pharmacists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Staff pharmacist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 35 |
| White | 42 | 40.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 39 |
Staff pharmacist age breakdown
The average age of staff pharmacists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the staff pharmacist population.
Staff pharmacist age breakdown
| Staff Pharmacist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Staff pharmacist educational attainment
The most common degree for staff pharmacists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of staff pharmacists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 35% and doctoral degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Doctorate, 35%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Staff pharmacists by degree level
| Staff pharmacist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Staff pharmacist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, staff pharmacists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,393 annually. With a Master's degree, staff pharmacists earn a median annual income of $116,466 compared to $115,586 for staff pharmacists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,586 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,393 |
Staff pharmacist employment statistics
Most staff pharmacists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where staff pharmacists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff pharmacists work.
Staff pharmacist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Staff pharmacist jobs by company type
Employees with the staff pharmacist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff pharmacists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Staff pharmacist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 0% |
Staff pharmacist jobs by industry
The most common industries for staff pharmacists are health care, retail and pharmaceutical.
Staff pharmacist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 57% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Staff pharmacist turnover and employment statistics
Staff pharmacist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff pharmacists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff pharmacist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff pharmacist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 1.58% |
Average staff pharmacist tenure
The average staff pharmacist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22,233 staff pharmacists resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff pharmacist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Staff pharmacist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff pharmacists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Staff Pharmacist | 10.71% | - |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar staff pharmacist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician | 9.88% | 4,117 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| In-House Physician | 13.05% | 61,160 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff pharmacists
The most common foreign language among staff pharmacists is Spanish at 37.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 6.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 37.3%
- Korean, 6.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.1%
- French, 6.1%
- Arabic, 6.1%
- Other, 38.1%
Staff pharmacist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.3% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.1% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Arabic | 6.1% |
| Other | 38.1% |
