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Careers›Roles›Informatics Pharmacist
Mid-Level

Informatics Pharmacist

Pharmacy expertise applied to the software side of medication — you make medication systems safer and smarter, bridging clinical practice and the logic of systems. The right drug reaching the right patient, by design.

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Industries that often hire Informatics Pharmacists
Professional Services · 34%Financial Services · 13%Government · 7%Technology & Information · 7%Healthcare · 7%Administrative Services · 5%
Job markets for Informatics Pharmacists
Where Informatics Pharmacist jobs concentrate · ~400 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
HealthcareTechnology
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Informatics Pharmacist

Configuring medication systems, analyzing data, improving clinical workflows, and translating between pharmacists and IT fill the day, often more at a screen than a counter. The value is in errors prevented — by well-designed systems and safe defaults that catch problems before a person does.

The hard part is straddling two worlds — you need clinical credibility and technical fluency, and neither side fully speaks the other's language. System changes carry patient-safety stakes, and regulations shape everything. Scope varies by health system, so the role isn't fixed.

It fits a detail-oriented pharmacist who likes solving problems at scale. If you miss direct patient care or hate screens, the shift can be hard. But if making medication use safer through technology appeals, the work tends to be rewarding, one safer workflow at a time.

What people in this role value
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
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Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$77K+1%
Energy & Utilities$77K+0%
Technology & Information$74K-4%
Financial Services$70K-9%
Healthcare$70K-9%
Compared to Healthcare average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Informatics Pharmacists (SOC 15-1211.01, 29-1051.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$172K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
827K
U.S. Employment
+6.65%
10yr Growth
48K
Annual Openings

How Informatics Pharmacist pay & employment are changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingActive ListeningCritical Thinking
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
15-1211.0129-1051.00

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directorClinical Informatics Director$118KmidRecords Manager$91KmidPerformance Quality Auditor$82KseniorSenior Performance Quality Auditor$82KmidHealthcare Data Analyst$86KseniorSenior Healthcare Data Analyst$86K
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Common questions about what it's like to be an Informatics Pharmacist

What does an Informatics Pharmacist do?

Pharmacy expertise applied to the software side of medication — you make medication systems safer and smarter, bridging clinical practice and the logic of systems. The right drug reaching the right patient, by design.

How much does an Informatics Pharmacist make?

Median pay for an Informatics Pharmacist is about $121K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $63K to $172K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does an Informatics Pharmacist need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Active Listening.

What education do you need to be an Informatics Pharmacist?

Most people in this role hold a professional degree.

Is an Informatics Pharmacist in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.65% through 2034, with roughly 826,670 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to an Informatics Pharmacist?

Closely related roles include Clinical Informatics Director, Records Manager, and Performance Quality Auditor.

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