Career Paths From Pharmacists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Physician AssistantsLateral Move96.4% skill match
Pharmacists and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Physician Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Obstetricians and GynecologistsLateral Move96.1% skill match
Pharmacists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Obstetricians and Gynecologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 108% higher.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$292,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move97.2% skill match
Pharmacists and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 76% higher.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move97.2% skill match
Pharmacists and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move97.6% skill match
Pharmacists and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ChiropractorsLateral Move96% skill match
Pharmacists and Chiropractors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Chiropractors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$79,200
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Dietitians and NutritionistsLateral Move97.4% skill match
Pharmacists and Dietitians and Nutritionists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Dietitians and Nutritionists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$76,400
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.1% skill match
Pharmacists and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$94,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryCareer Change96.7% skill match
Pharmacists and Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$105,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Instructional CoordinatorsCareer Change96% skill match
Pharmacists and Instructional Coordinators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Instructional Coordinators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$77,440
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ArchivistsCareer Change98.3% skill match
Pharmacists and Archivists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Archivists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 54% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$64,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Social and Community Service ManagersCareer Change96.7% skill match
Pharmacists and Social and Community Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Social and Community Service Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 43% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$80,390
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingCareer Change96.6% skill match
Pharmacists and Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$79,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Coaches and ScoutsCareer Change96.7% skill match
Pharmacists and Coaches and Scouts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Coaches and Scouts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 66% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$47,320
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Administrative Services ManagersCareer Change97% skill match
Pharmacists and Administrative Services Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Administrative Services Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 19% lower.
Current median salary
$140,910
Target median salary
$114,130
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.