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Clinical Pharmacist Salary in Boston, MA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Clinical Pharmacist in Boston, MA.

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Demand: +3%
$170,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $81.73/hr
📊 80% Range: $137,500 – $210,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $137,500
25th % Junior $153,750
50th % Median $170,000
75th % Senior $190,000
90th % Top 10% $210,000
Base Annual Salary $170,000
Target Annual Bonus $20,400
Annual Stock / Equity $37,400
Total Compensation (TC) $227,800
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Boston, MA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Clinical Pharmacist

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Clinical Pharmacist

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$137,500
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Clinical Pharmacist

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$170,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$190,000
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$210,000

Clinical Pharmacist Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$187,680

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$184,960

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$182,240

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$174,080

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$174,080

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$174,080

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$170,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$170,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Clinical Pharmacists dispense prescription medications, advise patients and healthcare teams on drug interactions, dosage optimization, and therapeutic outcomes.

Required Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) + State License
Experience Benchmark
2-4 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Clinical Pharmacist make in Boston, MA?

The median annual salary for a Clinical Pharmacist in Boston, MA is $170,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $137,500 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $210,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Clinical Pharmacist in Boston, MA?

On average, a Clinical Pharmacist in Boston, MA makes approximately $81.73 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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