Pharmacists in Idaho
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Projected employment for Pharmacists in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Pharmacists in Idaho earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Pharmacists Work in Idaho?
In Idaho, there were 1,410 people working as Pharmacists in the year 2018.
There were 1,400 Pharmacists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 4,520 Pharmacists working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Pharmacists than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Pharmacists in this state are growing at a rate of 17.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.6%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 100 annual Pharmacists job openings in Idaho, and 1,830 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 15,300 annual jobs and 329,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Pharmacists Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Pharmacists ranged from $103,920 to $156,500 with $123,120 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $49.96 to $75.24. The median hourly rate was $59.19.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $58.42 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.77.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Idaho Metros for Pharmacists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Pharmacists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 700 | $124,550 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 130 | $122,010 |
| Coeur d’Alene, ID | 120 | $128,630 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 90 | $122,670 |
| Pocatello, ID | 80 | $122,500 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 50 | $122,490 |
Top States for Pharmacists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Pharmacists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30,950 | $144,660 |
| Texas | 21,250 | $128,260 |
| Florida | 20,790 | $122,540 |
| New York | 20,400 | $124,220 |
| Pennsylvania | 14,610 | $120,530 |
| Ohio | 12,500 | $121,770 |
| Illinois | 12,260 | $128,460 |
| Georgia | 10,530 | $122,460 |
| North Carolina | 9,970 | $127,250 |
| New Jersey | 9,280 | $119,330 |
| Michigan | 9,140 | $122,320 |
| Massachusetts | 7,970 | $120,250 |
| Arizona | 7,420 | $127,800 |
| Tennessee | 7,330 | $125,400 |
| Virginia | 6,970 | $128,260 |
| Minnesota | 6,490 | $136,540 |
| Missouri | 6,180 | $129,000 |
| Maryland | 5,750 | $122,450 |
| Washington | 5,740 | $130,250 |
| Indiana | 5,600 | $123,770 |
Below are the states where Pharmacists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $144,670 |
| California | $144,660 |
| Vermont | $139,970 |
| Oregon | $137,620 |
| Minnesota | $136,540 |
| Maine | $135,510 |
| Wisconsin | $131,450 |
| Washington | $130,250 |
| New Hampshire | $129,410 |
| Missouri | $129,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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