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Pharmacists salary in Indiana

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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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Pharmacists in Indiana. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$144,290
Mean annual$140,030
Range (10th to 90th)$107,050 to $169,360
Indiana employment6,430
State vs national+0.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Indiana pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$107,05025TH$129,580MEDIAN$144,29075TH$159,93090TH$169,360

The middle 50% of workers earn between $129,580 and $159,930, with a median of $144,290.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in Indiana: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 40 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $110,956. 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 — entry33$101,941
Level II — qualified6$140,826
Level III — experienced1$145,600

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
CVS Rx Services Inc.Staff Pharmacist FT30$101,941
Union Hospital, Inc.Pharmacist5$122,720
Beacon Health System, Inc.Pharmacist1$121,888
Indiana University Health, Inc.Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Transplant)1$102,000
Parkview Hospital, Inc.Ambulatory Pharmacist1$165,277
Purdue UniversityPharmacy Community Practice Transformation Fellow1$41,250
St. Mary's Health, Inc.Pharmacist1$132,371

Recent sample filings

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

  • Staff Pharmacist at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $160,306
    New AlbanyWage Level IDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-713863
  • Pharmacist at Union Hospital, Inc.
    $119,912
    Terre HauteWage Level IDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-674241
  • Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Transplant) at Indiana University Health, Inc.
    $102,000
    IndianapolisWage Level IIDecided Feb 18, 2026I-200-26041-631492
  • Pharmacist at Beacon Health System, Inc.
    $121,888
    South BendWage Level IDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501682
  • Pharmacist at St. Mary's Health, Inc.
    $132,371
    EvansvilleWage Level IDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460312
  • Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $101,941
    ColumbusWage Level IDecided Nov 26, 2025I-203-25323-422140
  • Pharmacist at Union Hospital, Inc.
    $125,840
    Terre HauteWage Level IDecided Aug 22, 2025I-200-25227-245005
  • Foreign Pharmacy Graduate - International Pharmacy at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $101,941
    NashvilleWage Level IDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-243646

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.

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By seniority

Pharmacists pay by experience level in Indiana

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 Indiana

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 34 certified offers. The most common variant is Staff Pharmacist FT at a median of $101,941.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Staff Pharmacist FTCVS Rx Services Inc.14$101,941
PharmacistUnion Hospital, Inc.11$125,840
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate - International Pharmacy InternCVS Rx Services Inc.6$101,941
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate - International PharmacyCVS Rx Services Inc.3$101,941

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

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in Indiana, by industry

Median offered wage across 40 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $101,941.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleCVS Rx Services Inc.19$101,941
Finance and insuranceCVS Rx Services Inc.11$141,440
HealthcareUnion Hospital, Inc.8$124,280
EducationPurdue University1$41,250
Professional servicesBeacon Health System, Inc.1$121,888

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Indiana over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Indiana2023 to 2025
$134,9302023$138,6902024$144,2902025

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 Indiana?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Indiana is $144,290.
How does Indiana compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The Indiana median is +0.8% versus the BLS national figure of $143,112.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Indiana?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $107,050 and the 90th-percentile at $169,360, 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.