Average Pharmacist Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Pharmacist in New Jersey earns $141,100 per year, which is above the national average of $132,750. This translates to approximately $67.84 per hour, $5,427 biweekly, or $11,758 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$105,800	$50.87
Average (50th)	$141,100	$67.84
Experienced (75th)	$162,300	$78.01
Top Earners (90th)	$183,400	$88.17

Pharmacist Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$152,400	$12,700/mo
Jersey City	$143,900	$11,992/mo
Trenton	$138,300	$11,525/mo
Edison	$134,000	$11,167/mo
Princeton	$131,200	$10,933/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Doctoral degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Pharmacists in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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