The salary statistics and trend of pharmacists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $96,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $111,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $125,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $144,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) pharmacists is $160,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $125,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacists is $96,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $125,140 | 1.68% | 8.65% |
| 2016 | $123,040 | 1.58% | - |
| 2015 | $121,090 | 1.77% | - |
| 2014 | $118,950 | 2.03% | - |
| 2013 | $116,530 | 1.90% | - |
| 2012 | $114,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacists in 34 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of pharmacists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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