How much does a Pharmacy Benefit Manager make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Phoenix, AZ is $133,986. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $109,604 to a high of $162,895, with most professionals earning between $121,224 and $149,118.

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $109,604 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $121,224 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $133,986 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $149,118 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $162,895 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $121,224 10% $109,604 90% $162,895 75% $149,118 $133,986 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager ?

In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription drug programs for commercial health plans, self-insured employer plans, Medicare Part D plans, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and state government employee plans. According to the American Pharmacists Association, "PBMs are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the formulary, contracting with pharmacies, negotiating discounts and rebates with drug manufacturers, and processing and paying prescription drug claims. For the most part, they work with self-insured com...

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  1. Down a level:

    Benefits Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Pharmacy Benefit Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Benefits Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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