As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Compounding Pharmacist in Pittsburgh, PA is $134,171, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,580 weekly, or $11,181 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 Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $124,148 to $150,698. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($128,925) and 75th percentile ($142,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $150,698 per year. This $13,897 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, Pittsburgh Compounding Pharmacist often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 447 statewide 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 $124,148 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $128,925 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $134,171 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $142,822 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $150,698 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
25% $128,925 10% $124,148 90% $150,698 75% $142,822 $134,171 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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    Compounding Pharmacist


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Pharmacy Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Compounding Pharmacist ranges from $128,925 to $142,822 with the average base salary of $134,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,662 to $144,924 with the average total cash compensation of $134,477.

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