As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oncology Pharmacist in the US is $143,772, equivalent to $69 per hour, $2,765 weekly, or $11,981 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oncology Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Oncology Pharmacist in the US vary widely, spanning from $133,065 to $161,540. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($138,168) and 75th percentile ($153,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $161,540 per year. This $14,905 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 Oncology Pharmacist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 60 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
Oncology Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $133,065 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $138,168 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $143,772 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $153,073 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $161,540 US August 01, 2026
25% $138,168 10% $133,065 90% $161,540 75% $153,073 $143,772 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oncology 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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    Oncology 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 Oncology Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Oncology Pharmacist ranges from $138,168 to $153,073 with the average base salary of $143,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,578 to $156,360 with the average total cash compensation of $145,090.

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