In simplest terms, pharmacist salaries are unique in that pharmacists often walk directly into a 6-figure income after graduation. The ranges, of course, depend largely on factors like location State, rural vs urbanyears of experience, level of education, and other variables. California, for example, has the highest paying ranges, but that’s due to the extremely high cost of living. Growth is expected to hover around 6 percent, which is just under the projected average of 7 percent for all occupations. Between now andBLS predicts that an aging baby-boom generation and higher rates of chronic disease such as diabetes will increase demand for prescription medications, which is projected to increase demands for pharmacists in some healthcare settings. Positions in traditional retail settings like grocery stores are predicted to decline in the face of increasing mail order and online pharmacy sales. BLS also recognizes that the growth in the number of pharmacy schools will create more...