Pharmacist job postings increased 38% nationwide from January through September 2025, according to data released Oct. 9 from the Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Demand rose in 47 states, with 16 states seeing spikes of 50% or more. California recorded the highest number of postings at 7,943, followed by Texas with 6,223 and Florida with 5,733.
Much of the growth was driven by expanding roles outside hospitals. Retail pharmacy postings grew 32%, ambulatory care pharmacy roles increased 40%, and overall non-hospital demand jumped 43% over the nine-month period. Hospital pharmacist postings climbed 22% during the same timeframe.
Demand has steadily increased throughout 2025, with the sharpest rises occurring between July and September, according to the report.
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