Clinical Pharmacist Salary in the United States

Clinical Pharmacist Salary

How much does a Clinical Pharmacist make in the United States? The average Clinical Pharmacist salary in the United States is $129,012 as of February 26, 2020, but the range typically falls between $121,511 and $137,192. Salary ranges 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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25% $121,511 10% $114,682 90% $144,641 75% $137,192 $129,012 50%(Median)
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Clinical Pharmacist directs and develops research of existing and new prescription drugs and conducts utilization reviews to develop guidelines for usage, prior authorization, and updates to formulary. Monitors patient data on drug therapies outcomes, reactions, and errors. Being a Clinical Pharmacist provides education and outreach to medical staff on prescribing guidelines, alternative drug therapies, and risk mitigation. Administers a prior authorization program. Additionally, Clinical Pharmacist requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Clinical Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)

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Patrick J. Haveron , Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. and President, Maiden Reinsurance Ltd.
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Maiden Holdings, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides reinsurance solutions to regional and specialty insurers primarily in Europe and internationally. The company writes treaties on a quota share basis and excess of loss basis. It also offers auto and credit life insurance products through its insurer partners to ... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Clinical Pharmacist Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Clinical Pharmacist: Analyze Patient Outcomes, Prior Authorization Administration (ePA), Utilization Management, Pharmacotherapy Consultation ...More

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