Pays $96k-$157k — Pharmacist market median is ~$144k (122 jobs)
About the Role
Staff pharmacist at Kroger retail pharmacy. $95.9K-$157.25K/year. Flexible scheduling, full- and part-time roles. Madison, TN.
Join Kroger as a Staff Pharmacist – Madison, TN in Madison, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $95.9K - $157.25K
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Paid time off including holiday and sick pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial tools and coaching
- Associate discounts
- Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
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Key Responsibilities
The staff pharmacist is responsible for managing pharmacy operations, including financial performance, inventory control, and staff supervision. They must ensure compliance with state and federal laws while providing excellent clinical services and customer care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess a valid pharmacist license in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of retail pharmacy experience is required along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 28% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$127k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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