As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Managed Care Pharmacist in the US is $138,648, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,666 weekly, or $11,554 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Managed Care Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Managed Care Pharmacist in the US vary widely, spanning from $128,289 to $155,725. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($133,226) and 75th percentile ($147,587), while top earners (90th percentile) make $155,725 per year. This $14,361 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 Managed Care Pharmacist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies and industry startups. 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
Managed Care Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $128,289 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $133,226 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $138,648 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $147,587 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Managed Care Pharmacist Salary $155,725 US May 01, 2026
25% $133,226 10% $128,289 90% $155,725 75% $147,587 $138,648 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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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 $133,226 to $147,587 with the average base salary of $138,648. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,854 to $149,758 with the average total cash compensation of $138,964.

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