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H1B Pharmacist Salary 2026 — DOL LCA Data

The median H1B Pharmacist salary is $124,800/year based on 1,051 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Typical salaries range from $112,393 (25th percentile) to $141,440 (75th percentile).

H1B Pharmacist Salary Summary (2026)

MetricValue
Median Salary$124,800/yr
Average Salary$125,503/yr
25th–75th Percentile$112,393 – $141,440
Full Range$31,000 – $228,000
Total DOL LCA Filings1,051
Typical Wage LevelLevel III
H1B Lottery Odds (at median)45%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA Disclosure Data, 2026. Lottery odds per USCIS wage-weighted lottery data.

Prevailing Wage Level Distribution

DOL Wage Level IV roles (top 25th percentile) carry a 61% H1B lottery selection rate. Filing at the highest applicable wage level dramatically improves your odds.

Top H1B Employers Filing for Pharmacist

EmployerLCA FilingsAvg Wage
CVS Rx Services Inc.207$132,485
Safeway Inc.64$143,966
Walgreen Co.51$121,076
Albertson's LLC11$140,094
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC.10$144,156
Rite Aid10$135,886
United Supermarkets, LLC9$128,400
Thrifty Payless, Inc.8$156,794
SAFEWAY INC.7$146,117
American Specialty Pharmacy, Inc.6$123,621
The Methodist Hospital5$122,818
Boston Medical Center Corporation5$135,949

H1B Pharmacist Salary by State

StateFilingsAvg Wage
CA131$145,219
AZ32$140,825
OR14$135,320
WA59$131,638
VA19$131,533
CT22$130,046
MA31$127,875
MI49$126,464
IL16$125,753
NC23$125,620

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median H1B Pharmacist salary?

The median H1B Pharmacist salary is $124,800/year based on 1,051 DOL-certified LCA filings. 25% of roles pay above $141,440, while 25% pay below $112,393.

What DOL wage level do H1B Pharmacist roles use?

Most H1B Pharmacist positions are filed at Wage Level III. In the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this level carries approximately 45% selection odds. Filing at Level IV ($150K+) gives you the best odds at 61%.

Which companies pay the most for H1B Pharmacist workers?

CVS Rx Services Inc., Safeway Inc., Walgreen Co. are among the highest payers for H1B Pharmacist roles, typically filing at Level III–IV prevailing wages.

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