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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Pharmacists salary in New Jersey

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$132,510
Mean annual$134,360
Range (10th to 90th)$107,860 to $164,020
New Jersey employment10,930
State vs national-5.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$107,86025TH$128,020MEDIAN$132,51075TH$150,83090TH$164,020

The middle 50% of workers earn between $128,020 and $150,830, with a median of $132,510.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 15 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $124,800. 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 — entry5$107,682
Level II — qualified5$124,800
Level III — experienced1$156,468
Level IV — fully competent3$150,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
AJIM IncClinical & Compounding Pharmacist1$114,962
HEALTHY LIVING RX LLCSTAFF PHARMACIST1$108,264
AMWELL CARE LLCPHARMACIST1$107,682
Janssen Research & Development, LLCPrincipal Scientist Pharmacometrics1$169,800
Sol Pharmacy Inc.Pharmacist1$107,682
SHREEJI RX LLCPharmacist In Charge1$124,800
ACME Markets, Inc.Staff Pharmacist1$144,040
Goethals Pharmacy LLCPharmacist1$121,014
SRI SRINIVASA PHARMA INCPharmacist, SR1$156,468
FEEHA MANAGEMENT LLCPHARMACIST1$107,682

Recent sample filings

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

  • Clinical & Compounding Pharmacist at AJIM Inc
    $114,962
    East OrangeDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472254
  • STAFF PHARMACIST at HEALTHY LIVING RX LLC
    $108,264
    JERSEY CITYWage Level IDecided Sep 24, 2025I-200-25260-316384
  • PHARMACIST at AMWELL CARE LLC
    $107,682
    HillsboroughWage Level IDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-087090
  • Principal Scientist Pharmacometrics at Janssen Research & Development, LLC
    $169,800
    RaritanWage Level IVDecided Jun 16, 2025I-200-25160-069931
  • Pharmacist at Sol Pharmacy Inc.
    $107,682
    Palisades ParkWage Level IDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25150-037458
  • Pharmacist In Charge at SHREEJI RX LLC
    $124,800
    UNION CITYWage Level IIDecided Jun 2, 2025I-200-25143-012342
  • Staff Pharmacist at ACME Markets, Inc.
    $144,040
    MahwahWage Level IIDecided May 19, 2025I-200-25132-966937
  • Pharmacist at Goethals Pharmacy LLC
    $121,014
    ElizabethWage Level IIDecided May 12, 2025I-200-25125-937740

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 New Jersey

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.

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $122,720.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleAJIM Inc13$122,720
Professional servicesJanssen Research & Development, LLC1$169,800
HealthcareAHS Hospital Corp.1$124,800

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024
$131,1902023$132,5102024

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 New Jersey?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in New Jersey is $132,510.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The New Jersey median is -5.4% versus the BLS national figure of $140,121.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in New Jersey?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $107,860 and the 90th-percentile at $164,020, 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.