As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Compounding Pharmacist in District of Columbia is $152,628, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,935 weekly, or $12,719 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $141,304 to $171,495. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($146,701) and 75th percentile ($162,504), while top earners (90th percentile) make $171,495 per year. This $15,803 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% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 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 $141,304 DC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $146,701 DC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $152,628 DC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $162,504 DC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $171,495 DC July 01, 2026
25% $146,701 10% $141,304 90% $171,495 75% $162,504 $152,628 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $152,205 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $152,210 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $152,211 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $152,210 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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