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Will AI replace pharmacists?AI replacement risk 52% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$140,910
25th–75th pct. $129,380–$161,840
Top pay (est.)
$226,500
Top 10% $174,230
Pay in 5 years
$163,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$189,400est.
$162,900–$219,900
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.2%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Pharmacists? AI replacement risk

52%
Moderate
Ranked #546 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Pharmacists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Monitoring
4.4
Critical Thinking
4.1
Active Listening
4.1
Judgment and Decision Making
4.0
Writing
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
5.3
Education and Training
5.2
Chemistry
5.1
Mathematics
4.9
Psychology
4.9
English Language
4.9
Medicine and Dentistry
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.7

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAssisting and Caring for OthersProcessing InformationGetting InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsTraining and Teaching OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to Others

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionWritten Expression

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
78%
Bachelor's degree
11%
Post-doctoral training
5%
Professional degree
3%
High school diploma
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
32%
3–6 months
21%
1–3 months
18%
None / short demo
11%
6–12 months
11%
1–2 years
4%
2–4 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
25%
6–12 months
25%
None
21%
2–4 years
21%
4–6 years
4%
6–8 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.