Now that three months have gone by, I can update my post. Of these 3 unemployed pharmacists, one got a job within a month, another got a job in three months, and the third is still looking (it's been more than six months).
I applied to 25 jobs in six different states. I received nine responses (telephone prescreens). I had six interviews (I didn't pursue 3 of the prescreens). I received 2 job offers. I feel I got one job offer entirely on my own merit (relevant successful work experience, superior to other candidates). The other job offer was also due to merit, but I think the fact that the hiring manager was friends with a former manager of mine was decisive.
Prior to getting these offers, things were feeling bleak. I was actively researching local low-paying jobs such as food service, lab tech, banking, pizza delivery, Uber. I was planning a budget based off a $15/hr wage, since that seemed to be in my future. Even if I did find a pharmacist job, I was expecting and prepared to accept $35/hr. The job I accepted is paying $57/hr with benefits, which is my highest-paying job so far. I have typically made $48-$50/hr. If I can keep this job 3+ years, I'll come out ahead financially. Other stats: I've been practicing for about 9 years, have multiple licenses, am board certified, and don't work retail (it's a small branch of pharmacy, not mentioned too often). Since the new job is far from my home in central New Jersey, I am forced to relocate. To be clear, I have no desire to move to this particular place; I am moving solely because I could not find a job anywhere else.
I'm happy to have a job and nice paycheck today, but this is not what I signed up for 15 years ago. What would I have done differently? Either "computers" or electrician/carpenter. Much like other pharmacists on this board, I feel a sense of dread: my days are numbered and I'm just trying to save all the money I can and hang in there as long as possible.
tl;dr: Unemployed pharmacist, found a job, took 3 months, pays $57/hr, but not where I wanted.