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Pharmacists salary in Arizona

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$138,080
Mean annual$136,410
Range (10th to 90th)$81,120 to $166,710
Arizona employment7,690
State vs national-1.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$81,12025TH$132,230MEDIAN$138,08075TH$157,72090TH$166,710

The middle 50% of workers earn between $132,230 and $157,720, with a median of $138,080.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $149,822. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry3$147,618
Level II — qualified6$148,897
Level III — experienced2$151,746
Level IV — fully competent7$149,822

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Dignity HealthPharmacy Operations Supervisor4$149,822
CVS Rx Services Inc.Pharmacy Manager3$157,144
Dignity Community CarePharmacy Operations Supervisor3$149,822
Safeway Inc.Staff Pharmacist2$149,188
Yuma Regional Medical CenterPharmacist1$170,622
Walgreen Co.Pharmacist1$133,120
Banner HealthClinical Pharmacist1$134,368
Petnet Solutions, Inc.Nuclear Pharmacist1$127,720
Cardinal HealthPharmacist II, Nuclear1$102,800
Yuma Regional Medical Center, an Arizona Non-Profit CorporationPharmacist1$147,618

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Staff Pharmacist at Safeway Inc.
    $149,302
    Casa GrandeWage Level IIDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-256508
  • Pharmacist at Yuma Regional Medical Center
    $170,622
    YumaWage Level IDecided Aug 7, 2025I-200-25212-213993
  • Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $148,720
    YumaWage Level IIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-120088
  • Pharmacist at Walgreen Co.
    $133,120
    GilbertWage Level IIDecided May 6, 2025I-200-25119-914502
  • Clinical Pharmacist at Banner Health
    $134,368
    TucsonWage Level IIIDecided Apr 29, 2025I-200-25112-890560
  • Nuclear Pharmacist at Petnet Solutions, Inc.
    $127,720
    PhoenixWage Level IIDecided Apr 24, 2025I-200-25107-876166
  • Pharmacy Manager at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $157,144
    FlagstaffWage Level IIDecided Apr 23, 2025I-200-25106-872981
  • Pharmacist II, Nuclear at Cardinal Health
    $102,800
    TempeWage Level IDecided Apr 8, 2025I-200-25091-819171

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Pharmacists pay by experience level in Arizona

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Pharmacists specialties in Arizona

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 13 certified offers. The most common variant is Pharmacy Operations Supervisor at a median of $149,822.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Pharmacy Operations SupervisorDignity Health7$149,822
PharmacistSafeway Inc.6$148,346

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in Arizona, by industry

Median offered wage across 18 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $149,822.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareDignity Health10$149,822
Retail and wholesaleSafeway Inc.5$149,074
Finance and insuranceCVS Rx Services Inc.2$158,922
ManufacturingPetnet Solutions, Inc.1$127,720

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2024
$136,9602023$138,0802024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Chemistry

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.

  2. 02

    Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.

  3. 03

    Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

  4. 04

    Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

  5. 05

    Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.

  6. 06

    Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.

  7. 07

    Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

  8. 08

    Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Arizona is $138,080.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The Arizona median is -1.5% versus the BLS national figure of $140,121.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $81,120 and the 90th-percentile at $166,710, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Pharmacists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Pharmacists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.