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Pharmacists H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 29-1051
Employers filed 425 certified H-1B applications for pharmacists (July 2025 to June 2026), from 177 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $130,000 to $150,500, with a median of $141,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 37 | $124,000 | $133,000 | $141,500 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 46% |
| Level II (qualified) | 34% |
| Level III (experienced) | 15% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 5% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 155 | $143,000 | 17 |
| Walgreen Co. | 30 | $153,000 | 5 |
| Safeway Inc. | 25 | $157,500 | 20 |
| Albertson's LLC | 7 | $154,000 | 4 |
| Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc. | 4 | $152,000 | 1 |
| Union Hospital, Inc. | 3 | $122,500 | — |
| The Methodist Hospital | 3 | $141,500 | 1 |
| Ssrr Rx Llc | 3 | $125,000 | — |
| The Kroger Company | 3 | $153,000 | — |
| St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital | 2 | $95,000 | — |
| Shri Krishna Drugs Inc. | 2 | $125,000 | — |
| Venkateswara Pharmacy Inc | 2 | $175,000 | — |
| Marshfield Clinic | 2 | $195,500 | — |
| Sai Bear Creek Pharmacy Llc | 2 | $161,500 | 1 |
| life Change Rx 1 LLC | 2 | $125,000 | 1 |
| Bridgeport Chemists, Inc. | 2 | $144,500 | — |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | 2 | $140,000 | — |
| OSF Healthcare System | 2 | $162,500 | — |
| The University of Iowa | 2 | $121,500 | — |
| Falmouth Pharma LLC | 2 | $150,000 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist Ft, Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Ca Staff Pharmacist Ft, Pharmacist In Charge, Pharmacist-In-Charge, Staff Pharmacist Ft, Pmel, Ca Pharmacy Manager.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.