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Pharmacists' compensation and work patterns, 1990-91
S W Schondelmeyer1, H L Mason, C S Miller
1PRIME Institute, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
In the 1990-91 National Pharmacists' Compensation Survey, men pharmacists worked full-time more often than women. While initial pay was unequal, adjusted data suggests equal pay for equal work within the first 20 years of practice.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy workforce analysis
- Socioeconomic factors in healthcare professions
Background:
- The 1990-91 National Pharmacists' Compensation Survey provides insights into the pharmacy profession.
- Understanding pharmacist employment and compensation trends is crucial for workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze employment status and compensation patterns among licensed pharmacists.
- To investigate gender-based differences in pharmacy practice settings and earnings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 1990-91 National Pharmacists' Compensation Survey.
- Comparison of full-time vs. part-time employment rates by gender.
- Examination of salary data adjusted for years in practice and hours worked.
Main Results:
- 72.6% of pharmacists worked full-time; 14.4% part-time; 13.0% not working in pharmacy.
- 90.0% of men pharmacists worked full-time vs. 70.7% of women.
- Men were more likely managers/owners in independent/chain pharmacies; women staff pharmacists in hospitals/chains.
- Average base salary in 1990: men $46,661, women $42,668.
- Average total compensation in 1990: men $51,032, women $44,751.
- Adjusted for experience and hours, "equal pay for equal work" observed for men and women in the first 20 years of practice.
Conclusions:
- Gender disparities in pharmacy compensation and roles persist.
- Differences in later career earnings are likely linked to higher male representation in management and varied practice setting preferences.
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