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Hourly Wage for Pharmacy Buyer Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Pharmacy Buyer Salary

How much does a Pharmacy Buyer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Pharmacy Buyer in the United States is $27 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25 and $30. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Pharmacy Buyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Buyer Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Pharmacy Buyer Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Pharmacy Buyer Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Pharmacy Buyer Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Pharmacy Buyer Salary $33 US March 26, 2024
25% $25 10% $22 90% $33 75% $30 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Pharmacy Buyer ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Being a Pharmacy Buyer requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Requires a high school diploma. In addition, Pharmacy Buyer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Pharmacy Buyer's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Pharmacy Buyer

    2 - 4 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Pharmacy Service Applications Manager

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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