As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Compounding Pharmacist in the US is $137,730, equivalent to $66 per hour, $2,649 weekly, or $11,478 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Compounding Pharmacist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Compounding Pharmacist in the US vary widely, spanning from $127,337 to $154,738. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,290) and 75th percentile ($146,633), while top earners (90th percentile) make $154,738 per year. This $14,343 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Results Oriented or Business To Business, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Compounding Pharmacist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Compounding Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $127,337 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $132,290 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $137,730 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $146,633 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $154,738 US January 01, 2026
25% $132,290 10% $127,337 90% $154,738 75% $146,633 $137,730 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Compounding Pharmacist ?

Pharmaceutical compounding (done in compounding pharmacies) is the creation of a particular pharmaceutical product to fit the unique need of a patient. To do this, compounding pharmacists combine or process appropriate ingredients using various tools. This may be done for medically necessary reasons, such as to change the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid, to avoid a non-essential ingredient that the patient is allergic to, or to obtain the exact dose(s) needed or deemed best of particular active pharmaceutical ingredient(s). It may also be done for more optional reasons,...

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Compounding Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Compounding Pharmacist ranges from $132,290 to $146,633 with the average base salary of $137,730. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,139 to $148,044 with the average total cash compensation of $137,160.

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