How much does a Managed Care Pharmacist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Managed Care Pharmacist in the United States is $136,577. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,668 to $145,504, with most professionals earning between $121,467 and $153,632.

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Managed Care Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $121,467 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $128,668 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $136,577 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $145,504 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $153,632 US March 01, 2025
25% $128,668 10% $121,467 90% $153,632 75% $145,504 $136,577 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Managed Care 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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    Managed Care 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Managed Care Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Managed Care Pharmacist ranges from $128,668 to $145,504 with the average base salary of $136,577. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,971 to $146,038 with the average total cash compensation of $136,838.

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