As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Industry Pharmacist in the United States is $62. While Salary.com is seeing that Industry Pharmacist salary in the US can go up to $70 or down to $58, but most earn between $60 and $67. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Industry Pharmacist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary | $58 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary | $60 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary | $62 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary | $67 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary | $70 | US | May 01, 2026 |
Pharmacists, also known as chemists (Commonwealth English) or druggists (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters. This is mated to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Pharmacists interpret and communicate this specialized knowledge to patient...
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JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
3 - 5 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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