Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salary in the United States

How much does a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist in the United States is $117,668 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,064
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,351 to $127,297
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,868
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View as table View as graph 25% $108,351 10% $99,868 90% $136,064 75% $127,297 $117,668 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,297 $10,608 $2,448 $61
Average $117,668 $9,806 $2,263 $57
25th Percentile $108,351 $9,029 $2,084 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salaries

A Sterile Compounding Pharmacist'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 Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist'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): $115,727
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $116,374
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,668
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,492
  • Expert (over 8 years): $125,100
Levels Salary
Entry Level Sterile Compounding Pharmacist$115,727
Intermediate Level Sterile Compounding Pharmacist$116,374
Senior Level Sterile Compounding Pharmacist$117,668
Specialist Level Sterile Compounding Pharmacist$121,492
Expert Level Sterile Compounding Pharmacist$125,100
$115,727 0 yr
$116,374 < 2 yrs
$117,668 2-4 yrs
$121,492 5-8 yrs
$125,100 > 8 yrs
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How Do Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sterile Compounding Pharmacists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,282.
  • California: $129,788.
  • Massachusetts: $128,058.

Top Paying Cities for Sterile Compounding Pharmacists

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: $148,415
  • San Francisco: $146,790
  • Oakland: $143,696

What Skills Can Increase a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 6.71% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Product Testing (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Product testing, also called consumer testing or comparative testing, is a process of measuring the properties or performance of products. The theory is that since the advent of mass production manufacturers produce branded products which they assert and advertise to be identical within some technical standard.[citation needed] Product testing seeks to ensure that consumers can understand what products will do for them and which products are the best value. Product testing is a strategy to increase consumer protection by checking the claims made during marketing strategies such as advertising, which by their nature are in the interest of the entity distributing the service and not necessarily in the interest of the consumer. The advent of product testing was the beginning of the modern consumer movement. Product testing might be accomplished by a manufacturer, an independent laboratory, a government agency, etc. Often an existing formal test method is used as a basis for testing. Other times engineers develop methods of test which are suited to the specific purpose. Comparative testing subjects several replicate samples of similar products to identical test conditions.
  • Production Support (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Production support covers the practices and disciplines of supporting the IT systems/applications which are currently being used by the end users. A production support person/team is responsible for receiving incidents and requests from end-users, analyzing these and either responding to the end user with a solution or escalating it to the other IT teams. These teams may include developers, system engineers and database administrators.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 6.71%
Product Testing 4.33%
Production Support 3.03%
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 Sterile Compounding Pharmacist's salary.
  • Production Support: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Production Support
$123,551
5%
Program Management
$123,551
5%
Attention to Detail
$122,375
4%
Team Development
$121,198
3%
Coordination
$121,198
3%
Leadership
$121,198
3%
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Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sterile Compounding Pharmacist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Sterile Compounding Pharmacist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sterile Compounding Pharmacist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$141,202$68.020%
Software & Networking$141,202$68.020%
Energy & Utilities$129,435$62.010%
Financial Services$129,435$62.010%
Internet$129,435$62.010%

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Salaries for a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,478 in 2023 to around $113,736 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sterile Compounding Pharmacist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Over Time

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