Compounding Pharmacist Salary in the United States

Compounding Pharmacist Salary

How much does a Compounding Pharmacist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compounding Pharmacist in the United States is $131,041. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,597 to $138,508, with most professionals earning between $116,819 and $145,307.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $116,819 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $123,597 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $131,041 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $138,508 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $145,307 US April 01, 2025
25% $123,597 10% $116,819 90% $145,307 75% $138,508 $131,041 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Compounding Pharmacist ?

Pharmaceutical compounding (done in compounding pharmacies) is the creation of a particular pharmaceutical product to fit the unique need of a patient. To do this, compounding pharmacists combine or process appropriate ingredients using various tools. This may be done for medically necessary reasons, such as to change the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid, to avoid a non-essential ingredient that the patient is allergic to, or to obtain the exact dose(s) needed or deemed best of particular active pharmaceutical ingredient(s). It may also be done for more optional reasons,...

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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 Compounding Pharmacist in the United States. The base salary for Compounding Pharmacist ranges from $123,597 to $138,508 with the average base salary of $131,041. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,597 to $138,508 with the average total cash compensation of $131,041.

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