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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Pharmacists salary in Florida

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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$135,460
Mean annual$129,460
Range (10th to 90th)$64,280 to $163,050
Florida employment20,270
State vs national-3.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Florida pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$64,28025TH$124,670MEDIAN$135,46075TH$152,33090TH$163,050

The middle 50% of workers earn between $124,670 and $152,330, with a median of $135,460.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 27 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $126,089. 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 — entry6$105,987
Level II — qualified8$125,445
Level III — experienced9$135,000
Level IV — fully competent2$144,560

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
CVS Rx Services Inc.Staff Pharmacist7$138,923
Walgreen Co.Pharmacist5$131,032
Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.Clinical Pharmacist2$131,102
Prathna IncPharmacist1$110,000
Brevard Pharmacy, LLCPharmacist1$124,800
Urja Pharmacy, Inc.Pharmacist1$135,000
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.Pharmacy Clinical Specialist 11$132,000
Care MedRx LLCPharmacist1$124,800
Malabar Pharmacy LLCPharmacist1$118,560
Univv II IncPharmacist-in-charge1$120,640

Recent sample filings

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

  • Clinical Pharmacist at Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.
    $136,115
    KissimmeeDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471662
  • Pharmacist at Prathna Inc
    $110,000
    St PertersburgDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377308
  • Staff Pharmacist at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $149,760
    SummerfieldWage Level IIDecided Sep 23, 2025I-200-25259-313485
  • Pharmacist at Brevard Pharmacy, LLC
    $124,800
    RockledgeWage Level IIDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-286575
  • Pharmacy Manager at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $150,426
    Merritt IslandWage Level IIIDecided Aug 29, 2025I-200-25234-261602
  • Pharmacist at Urja Pharmacy, Inc.
    $135,000
    WillistonWage Level IIIDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-242000
  • Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $138,923
    Fort MyersWage Level IIIDecided Jun 9, 2025I-203-25153-043000
  • Pharmacist at Walgreen Co.
    $116,064
    Winter ParkWage Level IDecided May 15, 2025I-200-25128-955245

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 Florida

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 Florida

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 22 certified offers. The most common variant is Pharmacist at a median of $122,720.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
PharmacistCVS Rx Services Inc.14$122,720
Pharmacy ManagerCVS Rx Services Inc.5$144,842
Clinical PharmacistAdventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.3$126,089

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

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in Florida, by industry

Median offered wage across 27 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $124,800.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleWalgreen Co.17$124,800
Finance and insuranceCVS Rx Services Inc.6$144,342
HealthcareAdventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.4$129,045

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Florida2023 to 2024
$134,5002023$135,4602024

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 Florida?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Florida is $135,460.
How does Florida compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The Florida median is -3.3% versus the BLS national figure of $140,121.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Florida?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,280 and the 90th-percentile at $163,050, 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.