Pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Pharmacists to increase by 5.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 325,200 to 342,300 jobs. Its estimate of 12,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($140,910), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
325,200
Projected employment (2034)
342,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,500
Pay & Preparation
$140,910
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Writing (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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