Pharmacists - Compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $109,380 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $52.59. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $51.64 and most workers in this occupation earn between $40.24 and $57.35 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $109,380 | ||
| National Hourly | $52.59 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $83,703 | $107,421 | $119,281 |
| Statewide Hourly | $40.24 | $51.64 | $57.35 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $80,367 | $101,049 | $111,390 |
| Hourly | $38.64 | $48.58 | $53.55 |
| Farmington Annual | $80,221 | $114,403 | $131,495 |
| Hourly | $38.57 | $55.00 | $63.22 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $118,057 | $131,337 | $137,976 |
| Hourly | $56.76 | $63.14 | $66.33 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $97,840 | $117,797 | $127,776 |
| Hourly | $47.04 | $56.63 | $61.43 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $80,367 | $101,049 | $111,390 |
| Hourly | $38.64 | $48.58 | $53.55 |
| Eastern Annual | $86,784 | $112,234 | $124,959 |
| Hourly | $41.72 | $53.96 | $60.08 |
| Northern Annual | $90,990 | $117,031 | $130,052 |
| Hourly | $43.75 | $56.26 | $62.52 |
| Southwestern Annual | $115,350 | $128,757 | $135,461 |
| Hourly | $55.46 | $61.90 | $65.13 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,780 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 31 percent and an estmated 2,320 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 54 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,780 | 2,320 | 2.70% | 54 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 1,100 | 1,430 | 2.65% | 33 |
| Farmington | 60 | 70 | 1.90% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 110 | 160 | 3.62% | 5 |
| Santa Fe | 120 | 150 | 2.15% | 3 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 1,100 | 1,430 | 2.65% | 33 |
| Eastern | 200 | 250 | 2.47% | 5 |
| Northern | 300 | 380 | 2.49% | 8 |
| Southwestern | 150 | 200 | 3.07% | 5 |
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Pharmacists usually need First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 35% |
| Doctoral Degree | 33% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 12% |
| Some College Courses | 2% |
| Master's Degree | 1% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) | |
| Master's Degree | Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) | |
| First-professional Degrees | Pharmacy (PharmD [USA] PharmD, BS/BPharm [Canada]) | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Clinician | New Mexico Board of Pharmacy 5200 Oakland NE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 522-9830 www.rld.state.nm.us/Pharmacy/ | 2010 | 153 |
| Registered Pharmacist | New Mexico Board of Pharmacy 5200 Oakland NE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 522-9830 www.rld.state.nm.us/Pharmacy/ | 2010 | 2,863 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 5.9% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 6.0% |
| General Merchandise Stores | * |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 31.7% |
| Hospitals | 18.4% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | * |
| Nonstore Retailers | 18.6% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 0.4% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Apothecary
- Apprentice, Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Consultant, Pharmacy
- Director, Pharmacy Services
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Druggist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
- Pharmacy Intern
- Prescriptionist
- Radiopharmacist
- Registered Pharmacist
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