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Compounder Salary in the United States

How much does a Compounder make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compounder in the United States is $44,322 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Compounder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,485
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,709 to $48,595
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,420
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Compounder Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,595 $4,050 $935 $23
Average $44,322 $3,694 $852 $21
25th Percentile $40,709 $3,392 $783 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Compounder Salaries

A Compounder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Compounder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compounder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,136
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,783
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,406
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,427
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,554
Levels Salary
Entry Level Compounder$43,136
Intermediate Level Compounder$43,783
Senior Level Compounder$45,406
Specialist Level Compounder$46,427
Expert Level Compounder$46,554
$43,136 0 yr
$43,783 < 2 yrs
$45,406 2-4 yrs
$46,427 5-8 yrs
$46,554 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Compounders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,903
  • San Francisco: $55,354
  • Oakland: $54,126

What Skills Can Increase a Compounder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.18%
Good Manufacturing Practice 4.27%
Material Handling 2.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Compounder's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
 $55,403
25%
Leadership
 $47,425
7%
Initiative
 $46,538
5%
Commitment
 $46,538
5%
Analytical Skills
 $46,095
4%
Sustainability
 $46,095
4%
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Compounder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compounder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$40,709
Average $44,322/year
$48,595
$3,392
Average $3,694/month
$4,050
$783
Average $852/week
$935
$20
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $48,595 $4,050 $935 $23
Average $44,322 $3,694 $852 $21
25th Percentile $40,709 $3,392 $783 $20

Compounder Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Compounder, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Compounder, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $57,103 - a projected growth of 29% over your current level.

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FAQ about Compounder

1. Where can a Compounder earn the most?

A Compounder's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Compounder earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Compounder is $55,903.

2. What is the highest pay for Compounder?

The highest pay for Compounder is $52,485.

3. What is the lowest pay for Compounder?

The lowest pay for Compounder is $37,420.

4. What are the responsibilities of Compounder?

Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and established procedures. Obtains materials from inventory and utilizes scales or automated equipment to accurately weight. Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps. Completes all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP. Follows hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, if applicable. Perform in-process quality procedures. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

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