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Pharmacist

A comprehensive guide to Pharmacist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$138,749 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
165,150High CoL Adjusted
Preliminary/temporary licenseVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
163,200High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
163,120High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Pending
157,020High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
MN
MinnesotaCompact: Yes
154,610High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
CO
ColoradoCompact: No
151,680High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
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