California offers the most competitive compensation for pharmacists,
with professionals earning an average of $129,410.00 annually.
Key Statistics
Total Employment
325,480
Annual Mean Salary
$129,410.00
Hourly Rate
$62.22
Estimated Monthly*
$9,955.20
*Based on 40-hour work week
State vs National Salary Comparison
See how California's pharmacists salaries compare to the national
average. The chart highlights why California stands out, showing both local and national
trends in wages and employment numbers.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for pharmacists,
surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals
in the field within the state.
Top Paying Areas in California
Not all locations in California offer the same opportunities. Below you'll find
a breakdown of pharmacists salaries by metropolitan and non-metropolitan
areas, helping you identify the most lucrative locations within the state.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Annual Mean Salary
$174,670.00
Hourly Rate
$83.98
Employment
1,670 professionals
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Vallejo-Fairfield
Annual Mean Salary
$168,070.00
Hourly Rate
$80.80
Employment
460 professionals
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San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Annual Mean Salary
$167,770.00
Hourly Rate
$80.66
Employment
4,370 professionals
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Napa
Annual Mean Salary
$165,640.00
Hourly Rate
$79.64
Employment
130 professionals
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Santa Rosa
Annual Mean Salary
$162,500.00
Hourly Rate
$78.13
Employment
340 professionals
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Madera
Annual Mean Salary
$154,640.00
Hourly Rate
$74.34
Employment
110 professionals
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Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Annual Mean Salary
$153,650.00
Hourly Rate
$73.87
Employment
200 professionals
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North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Annual Mean Salary
$153,050.00
Hourly Rate
$73.58
Employment
210 professionals
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Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Annual Mean Salary
$152,400.00
Hourly Rate
$73.27
Employment
330 professionals
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Chico
Annual Mean Salary
$151,370.00
Hourly Rate
$72.77
Employment
200 professionals
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Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Annual Mean Salary
$151,220.00
Hourly Rate
$72.70
Employment
2,260 professionals
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Salinas
Annual Mean Salary
$151,190.00
Hourly Rate
$72.69
Employment
290 professionals
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San Diego-Carlsbad
Annual Mean Salary
$150,610.00
Hourly Rate
$72.41
Employment
2,740 professionals
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Yuba City
Annual Mean Salary
$150,420.00
Hourly Rate
$72.32
Employment
120 professionals
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Modesto
Annual Mean Salary
$149,780.00
Hourly Rate
$72.01
Employment
420 professionals
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San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Annual Mean Salary
$149,720.00
Hourly Rate
$71.98
Employment
220 professionals
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Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Annual Mean Salary
$149,290.00
Hourly Rate
$71.77
Employment
110 professionals
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Hanford-Corcoran
Annual Mean Salary
$149,210.00
Hourly Rate
$71.74
Employment
100 professionals
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Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Annual Mean Salary
$148,180.00
Hourly Rate
$71.24
Employment
660 professionals
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Stockton-Lodi
Annual Mean Salary
$147,920.00
Hourly Rate
$71.11
Employment
570 professionals
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Fresno
Annual Mean Salary
$147,350.00
Hourly Rate
$70.84
Employment
790 professionals
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Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Annual Mean Salary
$146,500.00
Hourly Rate
$70.43
Employment
3,000 professionals
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Redding
Annual Mean Salary
$146,410.00
Hourly Rate
$70.39
Employment
150 professionals
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North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Annual Mean Salary
$145,500.00
Hourly Rate
$69.95
Employment
230 professionals
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Annual Mean Salary
$144,660.00
Hourly Rate
$69.55
Employment
12,740 professionals
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Bakersfield
Annual Mean Salary
$142,360.00
Hourly Rate
$68.44
Employment
760 professionals
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Visalia-Porterville
Annual Mean Salary
$142,120.00
Hourly Rate
$68.33
Employment
310 professionals
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El Centro
Annual Mean Salary
$142,090.00
Hourly Rate
$68.31
Employment
90 professionals
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Merced
Annual Mean Salary
$141,740.00
Hourly Rate
$68.15
Employment
130 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over
800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to
differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.