Industry Pharmacist Salary in the United States

Industry Pharmacist Salary

How much does an Industry Pharmacist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Industry Pharmacist in the United States is $128,129. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $120,710 to $136,505, with most professionals earning between $113,955 and $144,132.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $113,955 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $120,710 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $128,129 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $136,505 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $144,132 US April 01, 2025
25% $120,710 10% $113,955 90% $144,132 75% $136,505 $128,129 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Industry Pharmacist ?

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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    Industry Pharmacist


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120710
136505
128129

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
120995
137007
128374
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Industry Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Industry Pharmacist ranges from $120,710 to $136,505 with the average base salary of $128,129. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,995 to $137,007 with the average total cash compensation of $128,374.

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