What is a pharmacist's average annual salary?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a pharmacist's median annual wage in May of 2012 was $116,670. The top 10 percent earned more than $145,910 and the bottom 10 percent earned less than $89,280. The majority of pharmacists work full-time and some work nights and weekends.

The employment of pharmacists is expected to grow 14 percent from 2012 to 2022, which is about the same as the average growth rate for all other professions. To become a pharmacist, one must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree as well as a pharmaceutical license. Pharmacists become licensed by passing exams. Doctor of Pharmacy degree programs typically take four years to complete.