As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Compounding Pharmacist in California is $152,049, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,924 weekly, or $12,671 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Compounding Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Compounding Pharmacist in California vary widely, spanning from $140,768 to $170,845. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($146,144) and 75th percentile ($161,888), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,845 per year. This $15,744 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, California Compounding Pharmacist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Compounding Pharmacist job salary. 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 $140,768 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $146,144 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $152,049 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $161,888 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $170,845 CA July 01, 2026
25% $146,144 10% $140,768 90% $170,845 75% $161,888 $152,049 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $139,502 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $148,307 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $148,696 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $144,002 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $140,695 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $148,319 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $142,825 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $139,857 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $168,920 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $164,266 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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