Float Pharmacist Salary in the United States

How much does a Float Pharmacist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Float Pharmacist in the United States is $153,571 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,725
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,338 to $163,597
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,663
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Float Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $163,597 $13,633 $3,146 $79
Average $153,571 $12,798 $2,953 $74
25th Percentile $147,338 $12,278 $2,833 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Float Pharmacist Salaries

A Float 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Float Pharmacist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Float 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): $150,131
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $150,581
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,302
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,203
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,308
Levels Salary
Entry Level Float Pharmacist$150,131
Intermediate Level Float Pharmacist$150,581
Senior Level Float Pharmacist$151,302
Specialist Level Float Pharmacist$152,203
Expert Level Float Pharmacist$154,308
$150,131 0 yr
$150,581 < 2 yrs
$151,302 2-4 yrs
$152,203 5-8 yrs
$154,308 > 8 yrs
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How Do Float 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 Float Pharmacists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $170,034.
  • California: $169,389.
  • Massachusetts: $167,131.

Top Paying Cities for Float 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: $193,699
  • San Francisco: $191,795
  • Oakland: $187,541

What Skills Can Increase a Float Pharmacist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Results Oriented (Mentioned in 8.54% Job Postings): An individual or organization that focuses on outcome rather than process used to produce a product or deliver a service.
  • Business To Business (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): A type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
  • Managed Care (Mentioned in 1.29% Job Postings): Managed Care is a health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality. Also known as managed healthcare.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Results Oriented 8.54%
Business To Business 1.72%
Managed Care 1.29%
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 Float Pharmacist's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$158,178
3%
Pharmaceutical Industry
$158,178
3%
Data Science
$158,178
3%
Written Communication
$156,642
2%
Business Acumen
$156,642
2%
Innovation
$156,642
2%
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How Education impacts a Float Pharmacist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Float Pharmacists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Float Pharmacist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $143,874 and $148,748).

Float Pharmacist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Float Pharmacist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 3.4%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 34.5%
Masters 13.7%
Doctorate 45.2%
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Float Pharmacist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Float 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Float Pharmacist

Salaries for a Float Pharmacist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $127,995 in 2023 to around $123,065 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Float Pharmacist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Float Pharmacist Over Time

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$127,995
2024
$126,120
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2024 $126,120
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Most common benefits for Float Pharmacist

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