Pharmacists (29-1051)
Occupation description: 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 346 | 360 | 4.0 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| United States | 314,300 | 314,100 | 0.0 | 7,400 | 6,700 | 14,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 60.34 | 42.50 | 53.91 | 61.58 | 71.47 | 78.32 |
| Alaska | 68.56 | 51.69 | 64.02 | 70.68 | 77.78 | 88.24 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 69.37 | 58.46 | 65.85 | 71.78 | 78.26 | 88.25 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 57.07 | 27.30 | 51.67 | 62.95 | 71.92 | 77.31 |
| Balance of State | 76.81 | 57.33 | 65.03 | 72.79 | 81.31 | 99.70 |
