What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Express Scripts Pharmacist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Express Scripts Pharmacist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Nantucket, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $157,840 $13,153 $3,035 $75.88 Nome, AK $157,172 $13,097 $3,022 $75.56 Nantucket, MA $155,903 $12,991 $2,998 $74.95 Berkeley, CA $155,137 $12,928 $2,983 $74.59 Berlin Corners, VT $154,855 $12,904 $2,977 $74.45 Sitka, AK $152,634 $12,719 $2,935 $73.38 San Francisco, CA $149,275 $12,439 $2,870 $71.77 Santa Clara, CA $148,802 $12,400 $2,861 $71.54 Livermore, CA $148,618 $12,384 $2,858 $71.45 San Jose, CA $148,492 $12,374 $2,855 $71.39

Express Scripts Pharmacist

Express Scripts Pharmacist Salary

Q: How much does an Express Scripts Pharmacist make?

The average annual pay for an express scripts pharmacist in the United States is $126,701 a year — that works out to approximately $60.91 an hour. The middle 80% of Express Scripts Pharmacists earn between $103,000 (10th percentile) and $149,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Express Scripts Pharmacist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$126,701

Columbus

Ohio

$122,380

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How much does an Express Scripts Pharmacist make?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for an Express Scripts Pharmacist in the United States is $126,701 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $60.91 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,436/week or $10,558/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $155,000 and as low as $58,000, the majority of Express Scripts Pharmacist salaries currently range between $116,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $149,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Express Scripts Pharmacist varies little (about 23500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

An Express Scripts Pharmacist in your area makes on average $122,380 per year, or $4,321 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $126,701. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Express Scripts Pharmacist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Express Scripts Pharmacist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Express Scripts Pharmacist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Express Scripts Pharmacist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Nome, AK, and Nantucket, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Nantucket, MA, beats the national average by $29,202 (23.0%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $31,139 (24.6%) above the $126,701 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Express Scripts Pharmacist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Barrow, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Express Scripts Pharmacist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$157,840	$13,153	$3,035	$75.88
Nome, AK	$157,172	$13,097	$3,022	$75.56
Nantucket, MA	$155,903	$12,991	$2,998	$74.95
Berkeley, CA	$155,137	$12,928	$2,983	$74.59
Berlin Corners, VT	$154,855	$12,904	$2,977	$74.45
Sitka, AK	$152,634	$12,719	$2,935	$73.38
San Francisco, CA	$149,275	$12,439	$2,870	$71.77
Santa Clara, CA	$148,802	$12,400	$2,861	$71.54
Livermore, CA	$148,618	$12,384	$2,858	$71.45
San Jose, CA	$148,492	$12,374	$2,855	$71.39

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