Pharmacists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.16 an hour ($137,620 a year). About 9,420 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). New Jersey ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.11 | $112,560 |
| 25% of workers | $63.14 | $131,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.16 | $137,620 |
| 75% of workers | $77.52 | $161,240 |
| 90% of workers | $82.74 | $172,110 |
Pharmacists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $138,910 | 310 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $134,890 | 370 |
| Vineland | $134,050 | 120 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,500 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,610 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $159,310 |
| Physicians, All Other | $285,010 |
| Physician Assistants | $165,690 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,170 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $89,990 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,560 |
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